Kindle Our Fire

Spirit of the goodness of God, breathe upon us the gifts of joy and peace, until we throb with a sense of your nearness.  Kindle the fire of love within our hearts, until we can no longer hold its warmth to ourselves alone.  Heal us of fear and disunity in our witnessing for the gospel.  Light the flames of holy understanding that we may know truth and salvation as the language you have spoken to all.  Let your word thunder and whisper your will for our time.l  Baptize us with the unity of the  Spirit and the bond of peace.  Form in us anew the mind of Christ that we may follow your call as joyously and bravely today as the apostles, martyrs and saints of everfy age.  In Jesus' Name we pray.  Amen.