To continue our series of prayers written by Orthodox women throughout the ages, we're sharing the Sedation, tone 4, from the Canon of Racial Reconciliation by Carla Thomas:
O Lord, when Thou wilt close all the loftily divisive and distracting worldly windows, bring us to the doors of repentance. By the left door of remorse, let us bring our hearts, broken and humbled. By the right door of resolve, let us bring our minds wholly redirected by Thy Holy Spirit to Thy throne, O Christ. Bring us to that table where all may find a place. For all the races of humanity may be found in Thy garden, where each of us is one of Thy beloved flowers.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Theotokion: All-holy Lady Theotokos, shield the eye of our heart from the distractions of this rebellious world. Be our guide in both contrition and godly resolve, so that we may be found worthy of that heavenly banquet where all may find a place. For all the races of humanity may be found in thy Son’s garden, where each of us is one of His beloved flowers.