Father
of goodness and mercy, we praise you for the great gift of life
which you generously give
and protect from its beginning to its natural end.
We
thank you for your Son Jesus Christ,
who became one of us and gave his life as a Good Shepherd
to gather together in unity the Church, your family,
and to save the men and women of every era.
Pour out upon us the light and power of your Spirit
so that, confirmed in faith and strengthened in love,
we may live in holiness of life and joyful hope
the Christian and missionary commitment of our baptism.
Father
of goodness and mercy, rejuvenate your Church in America with
apostolic impulse in Christian communities and groups, to proclaim
within and beyond the Continent,
the Gospel of Jesus the light and hope of all peoples.
Bless
preparations for the 2nd American Mission Congress
and help us to live a life of faith and personal witness
in order to proclaim with renewed commitment
Christ the Way Truth and Life
in the different environments of present day society.
Father
of goodness and mercy grant this Missionary Year the gifts of
your Spirit as in a new Pentecost.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary our Mother
and the intercession of the Saints of our Continent. Amen.
Rome, 19 May, solemnity of Pentecost
2002
Joannes Paulus II |
