Lord God almighty,

open wide the door of my heart

and illumine it with the grace of the Holy Spirit,

that I may seek what is pleasing to your will.

Guide my thoughts and my heart,

and lead my life in the way of your commandments,

that I may always seek to fulfill them,

and that I may grasp the eternal joys of the heavenly life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.