Our hearts give you thanks, Jesus, Son of the living God. In the face of the greatest trials, your deepest desire made you choose to stay with your friends and to celebrate the Passover with them. Today you wait for us around the table and as you offered yourself to them, you offer yourself to us. As we receive you, give us solidarity with those in whom you are present in the trials of the human family. Yes, may we be able to alleviate the sorrow of the least of your sisters and brothers.