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Let us pray.

O God, you led your ancient people by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that we, who serve you  now on earth, may come to the joy of that heavenly Jerusalem,  where all tears are wiped away and where your saints for ever  sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray.

O God, you have created all things by the power of your Word, and you renew the earth by your Spirit: Give now the  water of life to those who thirst for you, that they may bring  forth abundant fruit in your glorious kingdom; through Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all