Prayer for the Last Week of the Year

Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and earth acclaim your glory and never cease to praise you. Open our hearts, free all the world to rejoice in his peace, to glory in his justice, to live in his love. Bring humanity together in Jesus Christ your Son, whose kingdom is with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.