God of surprises, you lift up the lowly and keep an eye on the proud. In hope we pray to you: Fill us with your Spirit, O God.

May we prefer nothing to Christ, and may he bring us together to everlasting life. Amen.

God of our longing, you are the source of our hope. In faith we pray to you: r. Shower your mercy on us, O God.

God, our refuge and help in times of trouble, you love righteous deeds. In hope we pray: God of peace, strengthen us in love.

May God bless the work we do and bring all things together in Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God inspire and animate us to use the gifts we have been given for the common good and to live in the joy of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus our brother and friend. Amen.

Just God, you discern the truth and reveal your everlasting love for the poor. In hope we pray: Keep our steps firmly in your path, O God.

May the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us and remain with us forever. Amen.

May God sustain in us a willing spirit and give us joy in the paschal mystery of Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May we prefer nothing to the love of Christ, and may he bring us together to everlasting life. Amen