God of new beginnings, you hold life and death in your hands…

Eternal God, you have always taken men and women of every nation, age and colour and made them saints…

Forgiving God, your covenant is firm…

Holy One, nameless, you stay with us…

Life-giving God, as we experience your healing…

Holy Jesus, give us something of Francis’ simplicity…

God of resurrection, where there is death, you bring new life…

God our true wealth, may we be faithful in things both small and great…

Rejoicing God, you pursue us more than we seek after you…

God of gentleness, you give up all to be with us…