In a time when Faith serves Empire, and those who count themselves righteous lay siege to conscience, O Lord give us a faith worth hating.
You promised “Even your parents and brothers, your relations and friends, will betray you. Some of you will be out to death; and everyone will hate you for your allegiance to me.” (Lk. 21:16-17 REB) Yet, somehow it all turned on its head. Now, it is your followers who hate us in your name.
Hear the prayers of all who come to you for shelter, O Lord, not Dominion. Ignore the boasting of the crowd. Hear only the weeping of those your servants crush. We wait for you, standing beside the “sea of glass.” (Rev. 15:2 REB)
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