Prayer for Unity
Gracious Lord, deign to gather in your Kingdom
all the peoples who fill the universe.
As grains of wheat in the host form the
bread of life, and as the grapes are pressed
to make the precious wine, help us to keep this unity
in the bond of peace and charity.
O God of Love, shed your light over
all the earth, give us the strength to spread
fraternal love and zeal, to kindle all humanity
with the mighty flame of charity.
Companions all, from the towns, from the
country side, from every plain and field,
from vale and mountain height,
come ‘neath the shadow of the cross,
one in faith and trust, in Jesus Christ.