R: Lord, protect me.

From the temptation to be listless and lazy. R

From the temptation to complain. R

From the temptation to be critical of my boss. R

From the temptation to cheat or to be dishonest with others. R

From the temptation to gossip. R

From the temptation to lateness. R

From the temptation to waste time. R

From the temptation to be judgemental of my co-workers. R

From the temptation to procrastinate. R

From the temptation to be jealous or envious of others. R

From the temptation to be hypercritical. R

From the temptation to engage in idle conversation. R

From the temptation to be quick to take offence. R

From the temptation to shift my work onto others. R

From the temptation to impatience. R

From the temptation to cut corners or to be sloppy. R

From the temptation to give in to weariness. R

R: Lord, please grant it.

For the grace to be a peacemaker. R

For the grace to witness to you by word and example. R

For the grace to be energetic and committed. R

For the grace to be compassionate and forgiving. R

For the grace to offer up all tedium and drudgery. R

For the grace to be attentive to those in need. R

For the grace to be generous in sharing. R

For the grace to be prudent in dealing with others. R

For the grace to be kind. R

For the grace to be understanding. R

For the grace to fulfil my responsibilities well. R

For the grace to be patient and persevering. R

For the grace to put myself in others’ shoes. R

For the grace to be dedicated and undistracted. R

For the grace to be honest and forthright. R

For the grace to be hard-working. R

For the grace to be free of stress. R

For the grace of insight to solve problems. R

For the grace of industriousness. R

For the grace to resolve conflicts and difficulties. R

For the grace to put up with hardships. R

For the grace to esteem the dignity of my co-workers. R

For the grace to be thankful for the chance to work. R

For the grace to spread the good news of the Gospel. R

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(Image: Les raboteurs de parquet, Gustave Caillebotte)