Christ Jesus, on this Ascension Day, you help us to understand that you never leave us on our own, but you send us your Holy Spirit, the power from on high, whose presence opens us to joy and to the spirit of praise.

Christ Jesus, weighed down with trials, you did not threaten anyone, but you forgave. Every day we hope that you will give us just enough faith to continue to live in communion with you and to follow you day after day.

God of all human beings, you are light, and whether we know it or not, your Holy Spirit brings light to us. Your Spirit penetrates our inner nights, until the praise that we sing together can rise up again in our hearts.