Let us place ourselves in the presence of the Lord.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit. Amen

Almighty father, we once again lift up our hearts to you. Lord, May we not forget the blessings
that follow behind us. For this institution, which has given us a safe place to learn and a strong foundation
to build upon as we take this next step into Your world. For our Professors and clinical instructors, who
have so richly loved and cared for us, even at our worst. For our families, who have cheered us on to the
finish line and stood by our side’s through the many bumps in the road. And on this day especially, we
thank You for the friends that we have found among our classmates. For all the jokes that we will laugh
about in years to come, for the hardships and tears we have endured together side by side, and for Your
Love which has been made evident through the relationships we will carry with us beyond these walls.
Remind us always of Your love, as we see our plans unfold and accomplish the goals we set here
today.
May we always lift our progress up to You, who holds the honor and glory for who we are and
what we do.
Please bless and guide us graduates, as we reach this end, and as we chart new beginnings. Please
help us to use all that we have learned from University of Saint louis to make the world a better place - to
serve others in true solidarity and kinship - to seek ways to help the poor, the marginalized, and those
who are suffering - and to always seek the greater good.
These we ask from you, in the name of the father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen