From today’s Liturgy of the Hours:
Once again God the almighty Father will stretch out his hand to gather together the remnant of his people. Therefore let us beg him:
– Lord, may your kingdom come.
Grant, Lord, that our penance may bear true fruit
so that we are ready to receive your kingdom, which is so near.
– Lord, may your kingdom come.
Lord, prepare a way in our hearts for your Word who is to come,
so that through us his glory may shine out.
– Lord, may your kingdom come.
Flatten the crags of our pride
and fill in the chasms of our weakness.
– Lord, may your kingdom come.
Break down the walls of hate that separate nations
and let mankind tread the smooth paths of concord.
– Lord, may your kingdom come.
Our Father, who art in Heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
O God, through your only-begotten Son you made us into a new creation.
Look down on what your loving kindness has accomplished
and cleanse us from all stain by the coming of your Son.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.
May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm; and may he lead us to eternal life.