Loving God,you called us each by name
and gave your only son to redeem us.
In your faithfulness, you sent the Holy Spirit
to complete the mission of Jesus among us.

Open our hearts to Jesus.
Give us courage to speak his name
to those who are close to us and
the generosity to share his love
with those who are far away.

We pray that every person throughout the world
be invited to know and love Jesus as Savior and Redeemer.
May they come to know his unsurpassing love.
May that love transform every element of our society.

We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.
Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.