Thank you, O Holy One, for all that has led to this wonderful day on our campus. It is with great anticipation, hope and joy that we greet our new companions.With them – we enter into a remarkable period in the life of Xavier University.Bless the wisdom, talents, diversity, and novelty that they bring and […]
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Gracious God,With joy, we now join here together to celebrate,as some look back on times past and as others look forward to times yet to come.We rejoice in the opportunity to become better acquainted with our fellow colleagues while finding You in them.We are grateful for the encouragement we receiveto seek to know You as […]
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God, we ask for your blessing and guidance as we celebrate the beginning of the Class of 20xx’s college careers. We give thanks to parents, families, friends, guardians, mentors, all who have helped make these great people who they are today. In the transition to this university, we ask that you bless the move with order, speed, […]
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Let us set out together on a journey of exploration,an adventure of discovery. Let us trust our Selfto find our own unique waysto walk with God on our journey. Let us trust our Selfto learn to dance along the path …our own special dance in rhythm with the Spiritof God… Let us trust our Selfto […]
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Dear God, thank you for this day and this season in our cycle – one of reveal. Help us use the opportunity to refresh, just as we use our talents to do your work through our students. Each August we begin a new cycle with energy and excitement. And each May, we celebrate – applauding […]
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I pray for: Strength – that God gives them the strength to do what they need to do each day. Courage – that they will be brave as they face the challenges that are before them. Peace – that their hearts will be calm and peaceful as they go through their day and in their […]
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