Archdiocese of Chicago Millennium Prayer

Glory to you, everlasting God,

all times and all ages are yours!

Father eternal, creator of days,

giver of Sabbath rest, Lord of our feasts and seasons!

You invite us to keep holy this year of the jubilee,

to break the bonds that fetter,

to forgive the debts that crush,

to share the harvest and then let earth grow lush:

Glory to you!

Son eternal, good news made flesh,

messenger of glad tidings, Savior of the world,

firstborn from the dead!

You announce to us this year of favor,

the release of captives and the conversion

of the oppressor,

the emptying of prisons and gladness for the poor,

comfort for those who mourn and peace

for those at war:

Glory to you!

Spirit eternal, Holy Spirit,

wind and fire, Father of the poor and giver of life!

You stir up in your church around the world,

and in this church of Chicago,

passion for truth, compassion for others,

sorrow for sin, joy in forgiveness:

Glory to you!

God, you who are Father, Son and Spirit,

renew us in faith, strengthen us in hope,

make bolder our love!

With the choruses of angels and the communion of saints,

may our lives sing out this year with joy:

Come and make us new!