Everyone is Called to Be Witnesses of Christ

Gracious and merciful God,

we pray that through the Holy Spirit

all Catholics may hear the call of the New Evangelization

and seek a deeper relationship with your Son, Jesus.

We pray

that the New Evangelization

will renew the Church,

inspiring all Catholics to “go forth and make disciples of all nations”

and transform society through the power of the Gospel.

We pray

for all members of the Church,

that we heed the words of Christ

—“do not be afraid”—

and strengthened by the Holy Spirit’s gift of courage,

give witness to the Gospel

and share our faith with others.

We pray

that we may become

like the father of the prodigal son

—filled with compassion

for our missing brothers and sisters—

and run to embrace them upon their return.

We pray

that all people

yearning to know Christ

and the Church

may encounter him through the faithful

who witness to his love in their lives.

Loving God, our Father,

strengthen us

to become witnesses

to the saving grace of your Son,

Jesus, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.