Almighty Father, you desire not
the death of the sinner, but that
he may be converted and live.
Pour out upon us Your mercy
and hear the prayers of Your servants.
Soften the hearts of Your children
who have strayed from the true path
which You established for their salvation.
They are now forgetful of their
duties as Catholics, and pursue
the pleasures of the world.
Grant that they may quickly return
to the practice of every Christian virtue,
so that their lives may shine with
the integrity of faith,
the fervor of piety,
and the ardor of charity.
Restore them all to Your sacraments
and the life of Your grace,
through the merits of the
most precious blood of Your Son,
our Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen