St. John XXIII

Almighty and eternal God,

who in the Pope, Saint John XXIII,

gave to the whole world

the shining example of a good shepherd,

grant that, through his intercession,

we may with joy spread abroad the fullness of Christian charity.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.