A Prayer of Clement XI

Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith. 

I trust in you: strengthen my trust. 

I love you: let me love Thee more and more. 

I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. 

I worship you as my first beginning, 

I long for you as my last end, 

I praise you as my constant helper, 

and call on you as my loving protector. 

Guide me by your wisdom, 

correct me with your justice, 

comfort me with your mercy, 

protect me with your power. 

I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you; 

my words: to have you for their theme; 

my actions: to reflect my love for you; 

my sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory.