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

May God give success to our works and bless us with the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding. Amen.

May God keep us in love and hold us in mercy, through Jesus our saving help. Amen.

Gracious and loving God, your Word is our life. In hope we pray: Awaken us to your Word, O God.

Tender God, you show great compassion upon those who seek you. In company with St. Teresa we pray: O God, teach us your ways.

God of blessing, you shower us with gifts and surround us with love. In hope we pray: Give us life in you, O God.

May God open our eyes and hearts to discover unity in diversity and to behold one another with awe and respect through Jesus, who makes us one. Amen.

Gracious God, your Word is the source of our joy. In hope we pray: Bless us, O God.

Living God, with Mary we rejoice in your faithful love and everlasting covenant as we pray: Guide us in your truth, O God.

May God bless us with firmness of faith, constancy in hope, and fidelity in love, through Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.