Christ Jesus, you meet us at the point where we are. When we are invaded by doubts, you never abandon us for all that. Help us to welcome the peace that you breathe upon us. As it happened with your apostle Thomas, by your humble presence our incredulity is transformed into a simple trust in you, because you never withdraw your love.

Christ Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, you never sought to make yourself comfortable; you became a pilgrim to walk alongside us. Come and renew your call by your Holy Spirit. And we will follow you wherever you lead us, to the point of giving our lives for you and for the people you entrust to us. It is in you that our hearts find rest.

Risen Christ, praise be to you for your presence among us. You unite us in the mystery of communion which is your Body, the Church. And when we meet sorrow and weeping, enable us to rely on the faith of all believers, nearby and far away. You draw us out of our loneliness and you renew our hope.