1st Sunday of Advent: prayer for hope

The world say, "All is lost."
God says, "All is loved."
The darkness says, "The light is dying."
The light says, "The fire is catching."
Fear says, "Cover your eyes and your ears."
Hope says, "Wait, watch, and listen."

As we light our first Advent candle,
We pray for holy hope of God.
Come now, O Child of Mary.
Come now, O Prince of Hope