O God, You have graciously called me to serve You upon Your altar. Grant me the graces that I need to serve You faithfully and wholeheartedly. Grant too that while serving You, may I follow the example of St. Tarcisius, who died protecting the Eucharist, and walk the same path that led him to Heaven.
St. Tarcisius, pray for me and for all servers.
Submitted by Aristotle on April 5, 2000
Further reading
This prayer asks for the grace to serve faithfully and wholeheartedly, following the example of Saint Tarcisius. Michael Kwatera’s The Ministry of Servers offers practical guidance for servers and those who train them, helping connect that intention with thoughtful preparation for worship.
The Ministry of Servers by Michael Kwatera, OSB (third edition, staple-bound) on Amazon (paid link)