Saint Alexius, patron saint of pilgrims, our heavenly intercessor,

Please hear my prayer as I turn to you at the beginning of the new week. Guide us on our journey and guide our steps in the days ahead. Please give us the strength and courage to relate responsibly and lovingly to all those we meet. Help us to be guided by love and truth in all our decisions and actions. Teach us how to find peace in everyday challenges and how to understand each other's needs. Please bless those with whom we work and live, and help us all to grow in our faith and love. Please guide us by your example and light our way so that each day may be a pilgrimage towards happiness and hope. Bless this new week to be full of opportunities, discoveries and blessings.

Amen.