God of all wisdom, we beseech you in the name of your Son Jesus Christ.
Help us to break down the walls we constantly build,
the walls of our hearts and the walls that generate hatred, violence, fear and indifference
between men and between peoples.
By your Spirit of strength and life, give birth to trust and love in us and in this world,
springing from the cross and resurrection of your Son Jesus, whom you give us as our brother…