<p><strong>Transitus of Saint Benedict &nbsp;</strong><br />Gracious and holy Father, please give me:<br />intellect to understand you; reason to discern you; diligence to seek you; wisdom to find you; a spirit to know you; a heart to meditate upon you; ears to hear you; eyes to see you; a tongue to proclaim you; a way of life pleasing to you; patience to wait for you; and perseverance to look for you. &nbsp;<br /><em>– Prayer of Saint Benedict</em></p>