Lord, we pray to you with gratitude, for the happiness of mankind is your joy.
Receive our praise at the beginning of this day.
It is your joy to fill us with your Spirit, strengthen us in the faith, comfort those who
fear the weight of the day, give everyone the peace that the world cannot give.
It is your joy to bring us together in Christ: grant to all our communities of life and faith the grace
of mutual forgiveness and unity.
It is your joy to see us come to you: come yourself to meet those who are searching
for truth, go in search of those who are lost.
You made us for life: welcome into the Joy of your Kingdom those who will cross over to
the other shore today.