Heavenly Father,

We come before You with grateful hearts to thank You for the sacrificial service of the Alexian Brothers, which has now lasted for 800 years. We ask You to bless them, their collaborators, and their work, which they do for the benefit of those in need throughout the world. We ask that the example and spirit of St. Alexius guide them every day, so that they may serve with humility and love among the suffering, the hungry, and the lonely. Strengthen them in their challenges and grant that they may always remain faithful to their vocation, that they may be proclaimers of Christ's love. We ask that your grace and wisdom always accompany them, so that even in the midst of the greatest difficulties, they may be able to bring hope and joy to those they serve. Fill their hearts with compassion and love, so that they may touch the lives of many. We thank you for uniting them for a common purpose, and we ask you to bless all Alexian Brothers wherever they are, in Ireland, Hungary, the Philippines, America, Germany, and Belgium, so that they may always serve your glory. 

Amen.