“My son,” our Lord now says, “I love you.”

‘I too, Lord, I too love you.’

“May the graces of the stars of the night fill your soul with peace and return home this day with joy, knowing and trusting that I am your Lord and your God Almighty who can do all things.”

‘Yes, my Lord, fulfill them according to the glory of your love.

Oh, how I need you. And I adore you, my love.’

“Come and sing a new song within my heart, my son.”

‘Take me as you desire, Lord, and I pray for mercy upon my country and upon the whole world through the love of your redemption and hope of your sacrifice.’