CHRISTMAS DAY O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another better, and Read More...
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT O God of Christmas wonder, grace us with the humble caring strength and gentle wisdom of St. Joseph. May we too listen to the dreams of our hearts which you place there to guide us on this journey of life. Amen!
HELP US TO BE READY Lord Jesus, Light of the world, John told the people to prepare for you when you were very near. As Christmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome you now. Amen.
AS I AWAIT... Lord, help me to understand like Elizabeth and Zechariah that my life is valuable to you and to others. Help me to speak your praises as I await the great feast of our Savior's birth. I pray for all those who may feel less than valuable, especially the elderly, the sick and the poor. Amen.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
OPEN OUR HEARTS God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COME, LORD JESUS! Loving God, It is growing in my heart: An awareness and gratitude of your constant love for me; Like the sun rising in the East to warm and comfort my life and to bring new growth. Thank you for these weeks of prayer. In the spirit of the season my waiting, my Read More...
ADVENT PRAYER Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan you sent a messenger to prepare people's hearts for the coming of Your Son. Help me to hear His words and repent of my sins, so that I may clearly see the way to walk, the truth to speak, and the life to live for Him, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
