Almighty and ever living God, the faithful of the Diocese of Austin beseech you to guide the College of Cardinals in the sacred responsibility of electing the new Pope. By your grace, grant them wisdom and courage to choose a shepherd after the heart of the Good Shepherd, Jesus. And may our new Pope be imbued with the Holy Spirit in choosing a new Shepherd for this local Church who will please you by his holiness and guide us along the way with his watchful care. Invoking the intercession of our patroness, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, we pray through Christ the Risen Lord. Amen.