May God have mercy on us as we abandon the sins of our past and resolve this year to grow in holiness & live more faithfully.
O God, hear our prayers on behalf of all the clergy and all in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; touch the hearts of sinners that they may return to Thee; give peace to the nations of the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our families, friends, acquaintances, and upon our enemies; assist the poor and the sick; and do Thou be merciful to those who during this new year be summoned before Thy judgement seat. May all our actions be preceded by Thy inspirations and carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, having been begun in Thee, may likewise be ended through Thee.