Saint Alexius, model of love and humility, help us to walk the path of love and compassion! Strengthen us as we serve the sick, the elderly, the poor, and those in need, so that through our presence we may offer comfort, through our words we may offer hope, and through our actions we may offer love. We pray that new vocations may arise in our community, and that there may be courageous, open-hearted young people who joyfully choose to serve others. Accompany and strengthen the communities of the Alexian Brothers in Hungary, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, and the United States! Help us to carry on our nearly 800-year-old heritage and, even in today’s world, to reach out with love, humanity, and compassion to those who need support and hope. Guide us to follow Christ’s example, so that through our lives we may embody goodness and mercy day by day! Amen.