Father of Jesus Christ,
we give you thanks
for the countless blessings
you have showered on our Society
since its foundation.
You have entrusted us
with your message of love and hope
to proclaim it
to the African world,
for which we thank you.

As humble servants,
we stand ready to take up
the challenges of the future.

Grant us the grace to remain faithful
to the inspiration of Cardinal Lavigerie,
while taking the risk of imagining the future
with audacity and wisdom

May your Holy Spirit enlighten us
in discerning together
the ways of responding
to the needs of Africa today.

Rid us of
all that divides us.
Strengthen the bonds of our unity,
so that beyond our differences,
we may be but
one heart and one soul.

Our Lady of Africa pray for us,

Amen