LEADER: Let us reflect on who our neighbors are, the people Jesus’ second commandment asks us to love as we love ourselves. Who comes to mind in your neighborhood, at work, in our world?
Pause briefly.
LEADER: Jesus, you ask us to live out our complete loyalty to God in how we love our neighbors. Let us pray for their needs and for our generosity.
Respond to each petition:
ALL: Help us love our neighbors as ourselves.
LEADER: Let me be a companion to all who love you, Holy One, all who keep your laws.
ALL: The earth, O Holy One, is full of your steadfast love.