O Jesus, Good Shepherd, see us gathered from near or far, proclaiming – You are our Master, our Shepherd. You call and lead us to fruitful paths of peace and contentment, in You Jesus is sweet labor and joyful rest. Never have You abandoned us, sweet Jesus; never have you failed us. Through dark nights and difficult moments, You carry us. There is no fear when You are near. You are the Way, the Truth and the Life; without You, who can survive? O loving Son, as the Father has entrusted all of us to You, bring back quickly to the fold those who are lost. Send the Spirit to make us humble, meek and obedient, that You may be pleased to grant our every plea especially this one (Make the request). O Good Shepherd, You are the only hope. Only You can make us one; only You can renew our land. Only You can lead us safely to our true home where at last, we shall see and adore You face to face forever.
Amen.
