Loving Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, you gather us together in this time and place. Send your Spirit to be with us, and open our hearts to do your will. As we make this journey as a lay, pontifical organization, dedicated to evangelizing your word through Catholic social teaching, we trust that you will guide us. Help us with your grace to embrace this new evangelization with faith and love. May it empower us to recognize you and to bear witness to your presence in the world. We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima and your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.