Christ Jesus, no-one is shut out from your love. You gave your life for everyone. And as we seek life, a thirst grows in us day by day to forget ourselves humbly so as to live in you. Yes, to forget ourselves so as to come to life again with you.

Christ Jesus, you remained faithful right through to the end, and, because of that, faithfulness is no longer beyond our reach. When we experience trials or even a simple hesitation, you remain beside us. The way opens up, and our hope is renewed until the life of eternity begins.

God of all compassion, you always listen to us. Give us the courage to tell you everything, our joys and our sorrows, our hopes and our fears. And you, you are able to hear everything; you will never leave us; you welcome us as we are. Your gentle light pierces through the mists of our heart.