Father of light and wisdom, Thank you for giving us a mind that can know and a heart that can love. Help us to keep learning everyday of our life-no matter what the subject may be. Let us be convinced that all knowledge leads to you and let us know how to find you and love you in all things you have made. Encourage us when the studies are difficult and when we are tempted to give up.

O Lord God, who have called us to the state of holy matrimony and made our love fruitful, We ardently recommend to your holy protection on our dear children, preserve them lord; teach them to put all their trust in you and to walk warily amidst the temptations of life. We consecrate to you, O God, the children you have given us, Grant that our sins may not be visited upon them. Look upon our prayers and sacrifices on their behalf, and bless them all their days, so that together with them we may be gathered round your throne in heaven for all eternity.