Be with the faculty, students, staff and families of those who are finishing their work before breaking for the Christmas Holiday. May they continue through to the end of the projects, studies, exams that are assigned. Give everyone patience as they complete all that is expected of them. May they be gracious to each other and share the love and compassion that those they encounter deserve. Let us treat this day and everyday as the gift it is and those we meet as beloved children of God who deserve our attention and your grace. All this we ask in your most holy Name. Amen