Above the clamor of our violence
your word of truth resounds,
O God of majesty and power,
Over nations enshrouded in despair
your justice dawns.
Grant your household
a discerning spirit and a watchful eye
to perceive the hour in which we live.
Hasten the advent of that day
when the weapons of war shall be
banished,
our deeds of darkness case off,
and all your scattered children gathered
into one.
Prayer Sunday of Advent