May the peace of Christ reign in our hearts, now and always. Amen.

May God bless us and increase our faith, hope, and love through Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

All-merciful God, in company with Charles Lwanga and all your saints we pray: Guide us according to your truth and love, O God.

Gracious God, you blessed Mary and Elizabeth with deep faith and enduring love. We rejoice in their friendship and pray: God, in your mercy, hear our prayer

God of majesty and glory, you chose Mary to be the Mother of the Lord. Gather your Church together under her protective care as we pray: God, fill us with your grace.

Your works fill us with joy: open our minds and vision to the wonders and beauty of the universe.

Saving God, you radiated your love in the joy of your disciple Philip. Enlightened by the same spirit we pray: Light our way, O God of the living.

Giver of every gift, in Jesus you restore our life in you. With hope we pray: Bring us back to you, O God.

May the Lord enlighten us to know what is the length, breadth, height, and depth of God’s love, and fill us with gratitude and praise.

Victorious God, in Jesus you swallow death forever. In trust we pray: Living God, lead us to your kingdom.