Reflection
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
God of welcome, grant us the grace to risk embracing the stranger, tending their wounds and standing in solidarity with them. Strengthen our resolve to be kind and merciful and to act towards our sisters and brothers at all times as you do towards us.
In our weakness and fear we know that we often pass by on the other side, turning away from those who need our help.
God of power, despite our lack of charity, open our hearts to experience the length, width, height and depth of your love, so that we may love you more and love our neighbour as ourselves.
Fill us with your love! Make us one in you.