Give us, Lord, your Spirit of wisdom and understanding
so that the life of the world may receive new lifeblood,
so that we can discern the serious crises and the surface turmoil,
deep distress and fleeting troubles.
so that we can discern the real injustices and the just price to be paid,
so that we resist the fear of necessary change.
so that our eyes can detect the smallest glimmers of life,
so that we become signs for others of a better future,
give us your Spirit!