Lord, make us valliant witnesses to the faith of the church and inspire us to speak the truth. Permit us to be united but not closed, humble but not fearful, simple but not naive, thoughtful but not overbearing, respectful of others but boldly your disciples. May we bear into Your world the hope of God, which is Christ the Lord, who rose from the dead and lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. May our efforts to fulfill this mission be guided by the Holy Spirit so that we might be a light to the world, and salt of the earth- faithful always to you.