019. 99. For those who are left alone all day.

99. For those who are left alone all day.

O GOD, Who hast fashioned our nature for the enjoyment of friendly intercourse, be Thou with the lonely [especially ], and teach them by Thy Holy Spirit to realize in the communion of Thy saints, the satisfaction of the longings which cannot naturally be supplied for them. Open their ears that they may hear Thee speaking to them, and pour into their hearts such holy inspirations that they may take their part with angels and archangels, and with all The company of heaven, in praising Thy glorious Name. As Thou hast shut them in from the distractions of the world, reveal to them the blessedness of Thy heavenly mysteries, that their life on earth may be sanctified by a devotion to be continued hereafter in the visible fellowship of all Thy true servants; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.