A Prayer to Begin the Day

Almighty Father, God of the spirits of all flesh, thyself unchanged abiding: We bless thy holy name for all who have completed their earthly course in thy faith and fear, and are now at rest. We remember before thee this day thy servant Irene Deenihan, rendering thanks to thee for the gift of her friendship, and for her life of service and devotion. And we beseech thee, in thy loving wisdom and almighty power, work in her, as in us, all the good purpose of thy holy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.