Our God,

Teach us to be selfless, so that we may realize that true happiness and peace do not come from the accumulation of our own possessions, but from the service of others. Give us the wisdom and strength to sacrifice our time, talents and material possessions for those who need us.

Amen.

The pelican feeding its chicks with its own blood is also shown
in the Alexian coat of arms as a self-sacrificing symbol of Christian love.
The original of this beautiful carving adorns the dining room
of the Irish Alexian Brothers.