Recently I was asked to write a prayer on the occasion of the re-opening of a local bank. It was well received, and so I thought you might enjoy reading it.
We pray Lord Jesus, on the occasion of the re-furbishing
and re-opening of our local bank, we pray that this place will serve as a
convenient and reliable Bank in our local town. As we are grateful to all those
who helped incessantly to restore this much needed and useful place of
encounter for many of our residents, we pray that those who come here, do so in
a good spirit and be served with cordial and prompt efficiency. With the
intercession of St Matthew, the patron of bankers, accountants and money-changers,
we hope that all the banking interactions done here, will be accomplished with
all honesty, integrity and sincere responsibility. We pray that all the clients
who come here, will be attended to with courtesy, and that all cashiers and
employees treat everyone with respect and kindness. As we bless this place during
the week celebrating the local feast of the Nativity of Mary, may the Blessed
Mother keep her eyes on us all, as we show respect and gratitude towards those
who serve us. We hope to collaborate with one another, so that we reap the
fruits of our collective effort to see this bank become successful and proficient
in its service to the people. We pray this in the name of the Father and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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