By divine mercy, God the Father has saved us in the paschal mystery of the Lord Jesus. To Him let us now lift up the prayers which the Holy Spirit inspires in our hearts.

Father, through the prayers of the blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, make Your Church radiant with the beauty of new life; in her may all people encounter Jesus risen and alive.

Father, through the prayers of the apostles and evangelists, pout out Your Spirit on sinners and those led astray in their dark night may they encounter Jesus risen and alive.

Father, through the prayers of Saint John XXIII, help the leaders of nations, in their thoughts and decisions, to reject every escalation of hatred and violence; may all human relations reveal the victory of Jesus risen and alive.

Father, through the prayers of Saint John Paul II, continue to inspire a passionate commitment to human dignity among men and women of culture, science and government; in every person may honour be given to Jesus risen and alive.

Father, in our voices hear the voices of the risen Jesus, and by the power of His resurrection grant us the fullness of Your salvation. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.