Blessing of a Bank

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.