We pray

Almighty and eternal God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses who live in your light and share your glory. Open the eyes of our hearts by your Spirit, so that we may know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of your inheritance among the saints, and the greatness of your power for all who believe. Keep us steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and eager in love, until we join the saints in everlasting praise before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen