Most loving Jesus, light of the world; have mercy on us gracious God
Our troubled, sinful world has lost its way; closing our eyes to the truth
Refusing the many gifts of grace that the Father has bestowed upon us
Seeking only to indulge in all of the many empty promises of this age
Our focus has become blurred; the world has become a stumbling block
Our treasure is now in worldly things and no longer in the things of God
Replacing the reward we once sought after; everlasting treasure in heaven
Blinded by falsehood, untruth, and earthly desire; the world is our satisfier
Most caring Jesus, light of the world; remove the veil of darkness from us
Fill our empty hearts with lasting joy; shed a new light upon the earth
A new springtime shall appear and our blurred vision shall become clear
Being renewed in faith we shall extend your light to those in darkness
Love, peace and joy shall once again become the Light of the World, Amen.