Holy Spirit, as if in a breath of silence you say to us: Fear nothing. Your past is buried in the heart of Christ, and of your future God will take care. Seek; you will find.

Christ Jesus, you want happiness for us; and we listen to your words in the Gospel: Do not be afraid, dare to surrender yourselves to God’s love; give what you have received. And then we sense that deep within ourselves we are not alone, and your joy bears us forward.

Christ Jesus, following the example of John the Baptist, we would like to learn to serve those you entrust to us. Help us to understand your words: Whoever gives their life for my sake will find it again.