St. Columban

O God, who in Saint Columban

wonderfully joined the work of evangelization

to zeal for the monastic life,

grant, we pray,

that through his intercession and example

we may strive to seek you above all things

and to bring increase to your faithful people.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.