(I give thanks to my God…
(as I am) making my prayers…
because of your partnership in the Gospel
from the first day
until now,
having been persuaded by this thing,
that the one who began a good work
among you,
will be completing it
until the the day of Christ Jesus.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, union;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy,
For your mercy and for your truth’s sake. Amen