The Archdiocesan Synod and everything that led up to it was all grounded in prayer. We now want to root the Synod implementation process in this spirit of prayer as well.
Almighty and ever living God, we praise you and we bless you, for you are great indeed!
Grant, we pray, as on that first Pentecost, that tongues of fire may descend upon us, and that the driving wind of your Holy Spirit may blow boldly into our hearts.
Loving God, we ask you, make us effective and holy witnesses of the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, increase our faith through the sacramental life of the Church, grant us courage to follow you as faithful disciples. Embolden us, O God, so that we may go forth to proclaim your Gospel and renew the face of the earth.
In this Archdiocese of Milwaukee, we humbly pray for strength and fortitude to follow your great commission: to go and make disciples of all people, living our faith through word and deed.
Through the intercession of St. John the Evangelist, patron of the archdiocese, and Mary, Mother of the Church, we ask all this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Susan L. McNeil, M.Div. Director, Department for Catholic Social Responsibility Director, Office for Lay Ministry Director, Synod Implementation 414-758-2214 mcneils@archmil.org
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