Prayer for the work we begin

May the work that we will soon begin  sing praise to you.

May the work that we will soon begin speak like the prophets of old of your beauty and unity.

May the work that we will soon begin be a shimmering mirror of your handiwork 

in the excellence of its execution, 

in the joy of doing it, 

in our poverty of ownership over it, 

in our invitation to others to share in it, 

and in its bearing fruit for the Lasallian world.

May we be aware that through this work we draw near to you. We come to you with ready hands. 

Amen!