Lord, God of life and of the Kingdom,

God of the poor and of those who hope,

we offer you our joys and our sufferings,

our difficulties and our hopes.

 

Help us to rekindle the dream

of John Baptist de La Salle

in order to be witnesses of hope

for the children and young people who are poor,

neglected or disorientated.

 

Help us to live passionately for Christ

and for humanity on our road

of conversion and renewal.

Send us your Spirit, Lord,

stimulate the path we are walking

and rekindle our passion for the education mission

shared with our Brothers,

Associates and Collaborators.

 

Enlighten our capitulants

and give them your Spirit of wisdom and strength,

boldness and fidelity.

We ask this of you, united with

Saint John Baptist de La Salle and all those

who have gone before us in this mission.

 

In your hands, Lord,

we place our 44th General Chapter.