Fighting against the spirit of evil, following you, Jesus, Lord,
means choosing humble gestures of brotherhood.
You who took upon yourself what hurts and divides us
and knelt down to wash our feet…
Fighting against the spirit of evil
is also welcoming a new perspective
to see the paths of hope that are opening up,
to see the signs of tenderness at the very heart of atrocities
that enable life to prevail.
May your Holy Spirit enable us
to hear the new Word, the Word of your promise
of a new heaven and a new earth for today!
This promise will surely be fulfilled in Jesus, the Emmanuel.