Jesus, Lord, came into this world to give us a full share in life:
Open our hearts to accept the signs you offer us!
You offer us the sign of the weakness of a newborn baby lying in a manger.
You offer us the sign of being below, washing the feet of your friends.
You offer us the sign of water turned into wine for the feast!
You offer us the sign of the cross, the sign of a love lived to the end.
You offer us the sign of the fraternal community: a reconciled church with open doors.
Open our hearts to your action!