God, source of all freedom,
this day is bright with the memory
of those who declared that life and
liberty are your gift to every human
being.

Help us to continue a good work
begun long ago.  Make our vision clear and our will
strong: that only in human solidarity will
we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that
belongs to every life on earth.

Turn our hearts toward the family
of nations: to understand the ways of others,
to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the
common good of all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
From Catholic Currents: U.S. Conference of Bishops