Risen Christ, we thank you because your presence brings us peace.
Not the peace that the world gives us, but the peace that you acquired by the gift of your life and that invites us to fight the evil and misfortune of our brothers and sisters.
We give you thanks because in your mercy you come to meet us.
If our doubts come from our pride or our complacency, or if we are scandalised by so much suffering and injustice, come and meet us. Reveal yourself to us, you, the Risen One who still bears the marks of suffering, send us your Spirit to comfort us and encourage us to recognise your presence in the gathered community, in the shared Bread and Word, and in our poorest sisters and brothers.