Christ Jesus, you meet us at the point where we are, in the midst of our poverty and even of our fears. And if we are held captive by fear, open again for us the way that leads towards trust: the trust that God places in us, the trust that, in us, even though we are little, the essential has already been accomplished.

Blessed are you, Eternal God, source of all life! In Jesus the Christ you have shown the fulness of your love for each person and for the whole creation. Then we understand: nothing can separate us from you. And by your Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Risen Christ, you confide to us this beautiful service: to become creators of reconciliation in the places where you call us to live.

Risen Christ, you tell us: whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters you do to me. We give you thanks because you stay present in a mysterious way for each person, whether they are aware of it or not. And we ask you: take my hasty judgments far away from me, to open up the way of a greater love.