God of love, eternal Wisdom, often we wonder: "What is your plan for me?" And you say to us: "Look towards Jesus and his life; listen to his call. There you will find everything that you need to know." And it is in the mystery of communion which is his body, the Church, that our response can be fulfilled, in journeying together with others in his footsteps.

When everything around us seems dark, help us to hand ourselves over to you, faithful God. Deep within us, your Holy Spirit whispers to us: "Do not be afraid. I am here. Fear no evil." And then we understand that you are the one we can rely on. And the next step forward becomes possible.

Christ Jesus, come and heal everything in us that is still closed to you and to others. And when you say to us "Ephphatha - be opened!" we would like to reply: "By your Holy Spirit let springs of living water rise up in the deserts of my heart and quench my thirst, so that I may love as you have loved me."