God of our ancestors, you have taught us to honour the elders, since they are our models of our life and witness. Thank you for the committed priests like Zechariah who walked in your ways blamelessly in their life and ministry. Lead us to tread in the way your servants have led their lives as a blessing to many people especially the people who are given to our families as a source of blessing. Grant us your guidance to respect the elders and learn wisdom from their experience of life. We ask pray through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.