Opening Prayer
Shine within my heart, loving God, the pure light of your divine word, and open the eyes of my mind that I may understand your teachings. Instill in me a reverence for the commandments, so that having conquered sinful desires I may pursue a spiritual way of life, thinking and doing all those things that are pleasing to you. For you, Christ my Lord, are my light, and to you I give glory together with your Father and your Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.