Creighton University's Online Ministries
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Daily Advent Prayer
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”Entrance Antiphon:
Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior.Collect:
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son
was made known by the message of an Angel,
may by his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. *Daily Meditation:
“For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears,
the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
Blessed are you who believed
that what was spoken to you by the Lord
would be fulfilled.” Luke 1On this last Sunday of Advent,
we quietly reflect on the mystery.
We rest in awe, in wonder,
at how our God entered our world and came to be with us.
We pause to receive the gift offered us:
that the Spirit of God will open up our lives and
that Jesus will really come into our hearts.May we have watchful hope today,
believing what the Lord promises us.
Let us pray today, that we might be God's servants,
that we might be instruments of God's love
for our families and all we serve this week....Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,,
cried out in a loud voice and said,
“Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Luke 1Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and be saved. Psalm 80... from you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel;
whose origin is from ancient times. Micah 5Intercessions:
To the Lord, Jesus Christ, judge of the living and the dead,
let us pray:
Come, Lord Jesus!
Lord Jesus, you came to save sinners,
- protect us in times of temptation.
You will come in glory to be our judge,
- show in us your power to save.
Help us to keep the precepts of your law with strength of Spirit,
- and to look forward in love to your coming.
You are praised throughout the ages;
in your mercy help us to live devoutly and temperately in this life,
- as we wait in joyful hope for the revelation of your glory.O Emmanuel
God with us,
Our King and Lawgiver,
the expected of the nations and their Savior:
Come to save us, O Lord our GodClosing Prayer:
Oh, Emmanuel,
“God-with-Us,”
You have touched me;
you are God-with-Me.Thank you for these weeks of prayer.
In the spirit of the season
my waiting, my patience,
feels sacred.Refine and purify my heart
with the hottest flame of your love.
Give me the courage of your prophets
and let me do what is right
even when others don't understand.Bless my heart with generosity
and make me ready to receive you.Come, Lord Jesus! Come!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
December 24
Daily Advent Prayer
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”Collect:
Come quickly, we pray, Lord Jesus,
and do not delay,
that those who trust in your compassion
may find solace and relief in your coming.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. *Daily Meditation:
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Mary could become the “temple of God's Word”
because she was so ready to do God's will.
As we approach this anniversary of our redemption,
let's spend the day placing our life in God's hands
embracing the ways he will come to us
and let us be his instruments for others.Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory.
Intercessions:
To Christ our Lord, the light of the world , let us cry
with joy:
Come Lord Jesus!
Dispel our darkness with the light of your presence,
- and make us worthy of your gifts.
Save us, Lord our God,
- that we may praise your holy name this day.
Enkindle in our hearts the flame of your love,
- and make us long to be united with you.
You bore our infirmity,
-aid the sick and those who are to die this day.
Closing Prayer:
Oh, God-With-Us,
For so long you have promised
forgiveness, peace, salvation.
Now in my heart, I am filled with joy
because of your coming.Thank you for your promises
and for the way I can trust in you.
I feel a new freedom in my life
and a courage I have not known before.I know you came to save me and bring new life
and I am so grateful to you.
Let me show my thankfulness
with my life.
You have brought me through the darkness
and into the light of your saving grace.Guide my feet on the way of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
