God our Father, almighty and merciful,
You sent Your Son Jesus, Your living Word,
to save the human race by His life, death, and resurrection,
and You send Your Holy Spirit to inspire and accompany Your pilgrim Church on earth.
With confidence, we pray for the Society that bears the name of Jesus:
Grant the 36th General Congregation openness to hear your Spirit
so that we may live for the greater glory of your name,
faithful to our history and the example of the saints who have gone before us.
Give us the spirit to serve beneath the banner of the Cross
on behalf of Your Church,
a profound love for the world You have created and entrusted to Your people,
the grace to see with Your eyes the beauty and suffering
of our sisters and brothers,
hearts that beat in union with Your heart, loving You
and serving You in all things.
We ask all this through Jesus, the Savior who sets us free. Amen.
Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, intercede for us.
All you Saints of the Society, pray for us.
- by Father Severin Leitner SJ