Lord, I offer you this day's work.

May your Holy Spirit manifest in me and in those around me a spirit of peace and joy, may he give me wisdom and strength, to look at my work with love. to develop patience, understanding, gentleness and availability, to see beyond appearances, your children as you see them.

Lord, close my ears to all slander, guard my tongue from all malice. Clothe me with your beauty, Lord, so that all who approach me today may discover your presence. Amen.