Paulin Didion and Gangel Charles Victor - Saint Alexius, coloured lithograph, 2nd half of the 19th century, France.

Saint Alexius, please hear our prayers this evening and pray to the Lord for us. We ask you to send new vocations to the Alexian Brothers, so that they may continue their 800-year mission of service to those in need. Bless all current and future members with your wisdom and love, that their work may be a blessing to others. And help those who hear and heed this call to be worthy of holy service. Grant that the Alexian Brothers may always find strength and spiritual support in your eternal love and grace. Amen.

A vintage depiction of the Knock apparition.

Statue of Saint Alexius, Venticano, Italy.

A bookmark commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Alexian Mission in the Philippines from 2006. The other side shows the values of the Alexian Order.

Our Heavenly Father,

At the beginning of the New Year, we humbly ask You to bless the Order of the Alexian Brothers. For eight centuries they have served those in need, spreading love and hope throughout the world. Please grant them the strength and wisdom to continue to carry out their mission faithfully and effectively. Bless the Brothers with health and spiritual strength to serve tirelessly the elderly, the sick, the poor and all those in need. Give them perseverance in the face of adversity and guide them on the right path. Help the Order to grow and develop, so that the message of love and healing may reach more people. Give them new vocations and strengthen existing communities. We ask that you bless their ministry and guide them in your light, so that they may continue to carry on the legacy of St. Alexius in a worthy way.

Amen.