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Lamps are made to give light: that is the whole meaning of their existence. Our faith, lit at baptism, is a light for the world. The wind can extinguish it: the storm that led to the shipwreck of the ship St. Paul was traveling in caused desolation in the hearts of his companions; the small and large storms that we encounter in our lives can weaken our trust. 

Let us ask the Holy Spirit to keep the flame of faith alive in the heart of every Christian, to rekindle it where it is being extinguished, to rekindle it where it is already extinguished: the world needs this light.

Let us pray for all the baptized, that the light of faith may not be extinguished in us, but may be rekindled and spread.

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Prayer for Unity

O God of forgiveness, Father of mercy, free us from the painful memories of the past, ...that bruise our common Christian identity. Guide us towards reconciliation so that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can defeat hate with love, anger with kindness, and mistrust with confidence. Make that, enlightened by your Word, we may walk on your path. May our churches be able to hope and desire the unity for which your Son prayed on the eve of his Passion. Teach us to trust you. Make us true disciples of your Son. Give us the strength to build compassionate relationships, of solidarity and harmony. In our sincere search for your truth, purify our judgments about others. Give us a spirit of generosity towards all as we journey together towards Christian unity. We ask this in the name of your Son who reigns with you and with the Holy Spirit. Amen

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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Col 4:6

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