Saint Alexius, exemplar of service and love, as we stand on the threshold of the new week, we turn to you for your blessing and guidance. Please fill our hearts with courage and help us to face every challenge with love and sincerity. Grant that we may find opportunities for service throughout the week and that we may follow your example to help those in need. Please watch over our loved ones and friends and grant them health and happiness in the days ahead. Please guide our steps on the path of love, understanding and kindness, so that each day may be a new opportunity to proclaim Your mercy. Grant that peace and harmony may reign in our communities. Thank you that we can begin this new week with you, and that you are always by our side, guiding us on life's journey. Amen.