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The Road Unfolding\u200b<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Traveler, there is no road, the road is made by walking.<\/em> \u2014 Antonio Machado<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh guiding Spirit of light
Enlighten the path we are to follow as
missionary disciples of Christ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflame within our hearts the fire of divine
compassion to embrace all the world
through the vocation you give us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lead us in the missionary call as Maryknoll
priests, brothers<\/a>, sisters<\/a>, lay missioners<\/a>
and affiliates<\/a> wherever you wish us to go<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us to be unafraid, full of confidence
that we are never alone as we walk with
the humble and poor of this earth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us always to discover your presence
in creation, in the unfolding universe
and within our hearts leading us
to fullness of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen. Alleluia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Michael Bassano, M.M.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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