Friend of mankind, Jesus the Saviour, at the beginning of this day, welcomes our faith.
Solid refuge, sure shelter, goodness that excludes all injustice, welcome our faith.
You who from our impossible offerings can make the impossible possible, welcome our faith.
You who give yourself even when we have betrayed you, welcome our faith.
You who have no memory of evil and who open a path for us into the future, welcome our faith.
May today’s new time be an opportunity to learn wisdom, that art of living that harmonises differences, that conveys true values, that protects life and nurtures the little seeds of hope from which new things spring.