O Father, we ask you to bless us and keep
us in your love.
May L'Arche be a true home where the poor
in spirit may find life;
a place where those who are suffering may
find comfort and peace.
Lord, give us hearts that are open; hearts
that are humble and gentle so that we may
welcome those you send with tenderness
and compassion.
Give us hearts full of mercy; that we may
love and serve.
And where discord is found may we be able
to heal and bring peace; and see in the one
who is suffering the living presence of your Son.
Lord, through the hands of your little ones
we ask you to bless us; through the eyes of
those who are rejected we ask you to smile
on us.
Lord, grant freedom and fellowship and unity
to all the world, and on the day of your
coming welcome all people into your
kingdom. Amen.