To speak of spirituality is to speak of inspiration, that is, of ways of seeing, of profound conviction,of attitudes and ways of being, of the dynamism of life.
We are called to a transformation of consciousness which frees us from violence, greed and hatred, opening to love, compassion and prophetic hope.
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you Our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
O God, who chose your servant Pope Francis in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock. Look favourably on the supplication of your people and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth, he may confirm his brothers and sisters, and that the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace, so that in you, the Shepherd of souls, all may know the truth and attain life eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
"We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
even as we put our hope in you."
Psalm 33:20-22