I weave a silence on to my lips,
I weave a silence into my mind,
I weave a silence within my heart.
I close my ears to distractions,
I close my eyes to attractions,
I close my heart to temptations.
Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm.
Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm.
Let all the tumult within me cease.
Enfold me Lord in your peace.
-Anon.
Mychal's Prayer
Franciscan FDNY Chaplain 9/11
Lord,
Take me where you want me to go;
Let me meet who you want me to meet
Tell me what you want me to say
And keep me out of your way.