O Lord, who came to earth to show your way of truth and love, who ministered to varied needs with grace sent from above, equip us now to likewise go, and thus fulfill your word compelling us to minister: give us your love, O Lord. Enable us to hear the cries of those who, in despair, call out for someone who will hear, for someone who will care. Then, hearing, let us actively pursue with one accord a ministry which meets their needs: give us your love, O Lord. With superficial gestures, we have tried to comfort those who struggle for fulfillment in the midst of all life's throes. Invest in us a higher cause which, shown by Christ, our Lord, makes us to seek their deepest needs: give us your love, O Lord. "Your kingdom come on earth," we pray with hearts which are resolved, and yet, in human problems still we fail to be involved; the ministries of comfort, peace, and hope may we afford to all who struggle in their needs: give us your love, O Lord.