Prayer for encountering Christ in harmony*

God of all harmony and source of our faith,

loving Father who chose us to be your own

and formed us together as one family in Christ,

send forth your Spirit among us.

May our encounters with Christ, your Son,

      through the Scriptures and the breaking of the bread

remind us of our identity in Christ

amid the multitude of cultural heritages

present in your Church today.

May our encounters with the Blessed Virgin Mary

      and with the communion of saints,

      strengthen us so that we may sustain

      and pass down the Catholic faith of our ancestors and elders

      from one generation to the next.

May our encounters with one another,

      in our families and parishes,

      nurture more leaders among us,

      that they may answer your call more readily,

      and look to Christ, our Savior,

      as an example of humble service.

Enliven our hearts this day and always,

      so that, going forth into the world,

      we may become better servants of your Word

      and bearers of your love for all to see.

We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ,

      who strengthens us in faith,

      and in the power of the Holy Spirit,

      who binds us together in love and harmony,

      one God, forever and ever. Amen.