The Apologist's Prayer

"Lord God Almighty,
Make me a channel of thy will
An instrument of thy hands
And a speaker of your Truth

Father in Heaven,
I ask your blessing in this work
I seek your aid in all I do
For without you I can do nothing

Christ, Head of the Church,
Grant that I may share your love today
Seeking good for all in the face of evil
For without you I can serve no one

Holy Spirit, Paraclete,
I pray for your inspiration this day
Let my own heart be silent and my tongue be yours
For by myself I can say nothing.

Oh Justin Martyr
Lead me by your example
And withhold not your prayers for me
Since without them I stand alone

I am weak, make me strong Lord
All too arrogant, teach me humility
When angry, help me love more
And when I falter, lend me your Spirit."