To the Christian churches in America: Grace and peace to you in the magnanimous name of Jesus Christ, who emptied the heavenly storehouses to heap blessings upon all of us so that we might live with unending wonder for the mystery of our shared existence. Amen.

To the Christian churches in America: Grace and peace to you in the eternal name of Christ and the human name of Jesus! Even though seas, and language, and time separate us, may we always remember we are united in God’s unending love.  Forever and ever, Amen.