Do not abandon yourself to despair.  We are an Easter people, and hallelujah is our song.

Pope John Paul II

Christ is alive!  This truth we believe

His love we can now freely receive.

He has come with the promise of new life for each one.

Hallelujah’s the song which we sing and have sung.

Dear Father, we beg You for more of Your grace,

That in strength we persist, in running this race.

In Your mercy, grant loved ones, wisdom anew.

Give to them new life, found only in You.

Give to them strength; and give to them hope.

Give to them patience, and graces to cope.

A new joy and peace, grant each son and daughter.

Give to all fresh springs of living water.

Help us to flee, from all doubt, all despair.

Merciful Father, please hear and answer our Easter prayer.