2008 Diocesan Appeal Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come to you as your sons and daughters with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of life You have given us in order that we come to know You, love You and serve You. Recognizing that all that we have belongs to You O God, help us to willingly serve our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ who are most in need. Help us to use our gifts and talents for the building up of our family of faith. Give us the willingness to share our possessions with the poor among us. Prompt us to recognize and answer the call to work and serve your kingdom on earth with unselfish hearts and full abandonment to Your will. Create in us lives made in service and compassion for Christ among us, that we may always be United in Faith and Sharing in Love. We ask that you continue to bless our families, our parishes and the Diocese of Palm Beach through the intercession of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our patron, Our Lady Queen of Apostles.

Amen