Lord Jesus, you have told us that wherever two or three of us are gathered in your name, you are in our midst.  Send your Spirit of Love upon us who gather in your name.  Open our eyes to see you in our family.  Help us to see your love for us and to tell the stories of your love.  Help us to serve one another in joy.  Let our homes be open to serve the poor and needy.  May those who are sad and lonely find in us true friends and strong support.  May we all rejoice in heaven with you and our loved ones who have died.  We pray confidently in your name.  Amen.