God our Lord, whose son enjoyed the love of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus, in learning, argument and hospitality: may we so rejoice in your love that the world may come to know the depths of your wisdom, the wonder of your compassion, and your power to bring life out of death, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our friend and brother, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.