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.
Opening
Prayer: Lord,
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Alternative
Opening Prayer: Let us pray, as Advent draws to a close for the faith that opens our lives to the spirit of God. Father, all-powerful God, |
Daily Meditation:
“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,
and of his kingdom there will be no end.” - 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.I will give you rest from all your enemies 2 Sam. 7
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.” - Lk. 1Intercessions:
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 KEY OF DAVID,
and Sceptre of the House of Israel,
who opens and no one shuts,
who shuts and no one opens:
Come, and bring forth the captive from his prison,
he who sits in darkness and in the shadow of death.Closing Prayer:
Oh, Jesus, you hold the key
that will unlock my constricted heart.
It gives me great hope
that Mary said yes to you and your plan.
She was filled with the Spirit
and put aside her own doubts.I know you are ready to answer my prayers,
ease my doubts and calm my fears.
Sometimes I don't hear your messengers
because they aren't what I expect.
They aren't wearing wings or halos
but are the people standing in front of me.How many times have I not listened?
How often have I balked at your messages
and your messengers?Fill me with the light of your Spirit
and enter, in all your glory
into my life.
Let me rejoice!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.
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"Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise."
Opening Prayer:
Lord,
hear the prayers of your people.
May we who celebrate the birth of your Son as man
Rejoice in the gift of eternal life when he comes in glory,
for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Daily Meditation:
Blessed are you who believed
that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.With just days until Christmas, we listen to readings of joy
and fulfillment.
We imagine the incredible meeting of Mary and Elizabeth.
With growing anticipation, we let ourselves simply believe
that the Lord's many promises to us these weeks
will be fulfilled.Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield,
For in him our hearts rejoice; in his holy name we trust. Ps. 33
Today's Daily ReflectionIntercessions:
To Jesus Christ our Lord, who came among us in his
mercy, let us constantly cry out with joy:
Come, Lord Jesus!
You came from the Father to take on our human nature,
- now set us free what was harmed in us by sin.
One day you will come again in glory to your chosen people,
- come to us today and help us sinners to recognize your
mercy and tender love.
We glory in praising you, Lord Jesus,
- come and bring us your salvation.
Through faith you lead us into light,
- may we reveal your justice through our deeds.
O Dawn of the East,
brightness of light eternal, and Sun of Justice;
Come, and enlighten those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death.
Closing Prayer:
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 patience,
feels sacred.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.
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December 22
Daily Advent Prayer"Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise."
Opening Prayer:
God our Father,
you sent your Son,
to free us from the power of death.
May we who celebrate the coming of Christ in the flesh
share more fully in his divine life,
for he lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen
Daily Meditation:
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God, my savior."Mary's response (the Gospel) based upon Hannah's prayer
(Responsorial Psalm) can be our prayer today.
Our anticipation of the coming of our Lord into our hearts grows
as we praise God for coming to us in our lowliness.My heart exults in the Lord, my savior.
Intercessions:
To Christ our Redeemer, who comes to save us from our
sins, let us cry out with joy:
Come, Lord Jesus!
The prophets of old foretold your birth among us,
- now make virtue come to life in us.
We proclaim your saving work,
- now grant us your salvation.
You came to heal the contrite,
- heal the weakness of your people.
You came and saw fit to reconcile the world,
- when you come again in judgment, free us from the
torments of punishment.
O KING OF THE GENTILES
and their desired One,
the Cornerstone that makes both one:
Come, and deliver us,
whom you formed out of the dust of the earth.
Closing Prayer:
Oh, king of us all.
I find myself standing before
your strength and splendor
watching, waiting
and filled with total joy.You have lifted my mind in hope.
Now help me to open my life
the the coming of the Spirit.I want to be like Mary, your mother.
Her wonderful courage and strength
inspire me to do the same.
She simply said Yes
and the impossible was done.Thank you for this Advent journey.
The anticipation has filled my life
and made me long for
a closer relationship with you.My life gets so busy that I forget to focus.
Thank you for guidance.
Thank you for the quiet moments
when I have felt your love.Nothing will be impossible with God.
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.
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December 23
Daily Advent Prayer"Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise."
Opening Prayer:
Father,
we contemplate the birth of your Son.
He was born of the Virgin Mary
and came to live among us.
May we receive forgiveness and mercy
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Daily Meditation:
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name,"
and all were amazed.
Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed,
and he spoke blessing God.
When Zechariah could say "John," that is, "God is Gracious,"
he was freed to give thanks and praise to God.Let's each of us express our gratitude to our God
for coming to be with us, for forgiving our sins,
for saving us from the power of death.
Let's ask that we might be purified of all self-love
that we might receive his coming to us this week.But who will endure the day of his coming?
And who can stand when he appears?
For he is like the refiner's fire,
or like the fuller's lye. Mal. 3Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.
Intercessions:
To God our Father who sent his Son to save mankind:
Show us your mercy, Lord.Father most merciful, we confess our faith in your Christ with our words,
- keep us from denying him in our actions.You have sent your Son to rescue us,
- remove every sorrow from the face of the earth and from our country.Our land looks forward with delight at the approach of your Son,
- let it experience the fullness of your joy.Through your mercy make us live holy and chaste lives in this world,
-eagerly awaiting the blessed hope and coming of Christ in glory.
O EMMANUEL,
God with us,
Our King and Lawgiver,
the expected of the nations and their Saviour:
Come to save us, O Lord our God
Closing 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.
