Great Teacher, who knows the end from the beginning, let us not be surprised at the troubles and chaos of the world, but strengthen our trust in you, that we would know that you are present and working even in pains and trials that we must undergo, through you who endured great suffering and was exalted to the highest place with the Father and Holy Spirit. Amen.
‘When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.’ – Mark 13:7-8