Almighty God, who sees our misery, deign to listen favorably to the pleas I send to you at this moment. If my request is inappropriate, forgive me; if it is just and useful in your sight, may good spirits, who carry out your will, come to my aid for its fulfillment. Whatever may come my way, dear God, may your will be
done. If my desires are not heeded, it is because it is within your designs to test me, and I submit myself without complaint. Enable me not to become discouraged by this, and may neither my faith nor my resignation be shaken. My request is...