Risen Christ, give us just enough trust to be able to whisper to you: "Yes, I know that you are alive, you who lead me towards a life that will never end!" Even if that trust fades away, you remain present and you knock at the door of our hearts. And a hope is rekindled in us that goes beyond all hope.

God of compassion, even though we want to love as you love us, our lives are not free of frictions or frustrations. Your miracle is your patience towards everyone. By your Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Risen Christ, who is always at work in us even when we are unaware of it, create for us a patient heart. Thus it is that, through all that opposes us, your love forges a way.

Christ Jesus, you groaned deep in your soul at the time of your greatest trial, yet by your faithfulness you have opened a way for us. Then we shall never be alone again when we are in danger of growing faint. Our hope awakens and we dare to sing: "Praise be to you, our God, you who love us with an eternal love!"