Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, and renew the face of the earth - transform society by the power of your Spirit.
Scripture: Mark 16:16-20, Lk 4:18-19 (right), Revelation 21:3-5
‘Jesus announces the beginning of a new age in which the Holy Spirit will be poured out over all of humanity (Lk 4:21). The outpouring of the Spirit of Christ is a pledge of deliverance against everything that impoverishes us.’ (Pope Benedict XVI)
Prayer intention: pray for the coming of the Kingdom and for the Culture of Life born of the Spirit, to penetrate the whole of Society; for governments, and those in public office in your continent and nation.