Collect:
Merciful God, You sent Your Son who became one of us, to suffer, die and rise again from the dead, in order to bring human beings into your fold. Help us to lift up our hearts and attitude high towards Jesus Christ who ascended into heaven so that we may strive to lift up the marginalized in our society. Grant us your spirit to worship the Christ who is our Lord and Lord of all and declare your salvific acts in Christ to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever. Amen.