Jesus, image of the invisible God, for you love is never an idle word. It is the gift of your life for everyone. We too would like in our turn to give ourselves for the people you entrust to us. And in this way the smallest act of goodness for others leads us on the way of a greater love.

Christ Jesus, in the face of the harshness and injustice of certain situations, to speak of forgiveness is sometimes beyond our power. But when we look towards you, we understand that in you is found forgiveness. Then we move with you from death to life. And we are amazed: joy, even a very faint joy, becomes possible.

God of peace, when we want to live from your love, we cannot be indifferent when justice and right seem to be despised on our earth. But what you ask of us, you also give to us. Send your Holy Spirit to show us the way so that we may come to reflect your goodness.