Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever faithful to your promises and ever close to your Church: the earth rejoices in hope of the Savior’s coming and looks forward with longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy and hope …
Dear Lord, during this holy season of Advent, I open my heart to you and prepare to receive your divine love. As I light the first candle on the Advent wreath, I am filled with hope and anticipation for the coming of your son, Jesus Christ. With each passing day, I am reminded of your …
Father in heaven, the day draws near when the glory of your Son will make radiant the night of the waiting world. May the lure of greed not impede us from the joy which moves the hearts of those who seek him. May the darkness not blind us to the vision of wisdom which fills …
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. …
Father in heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of your love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of his coming may find us rejoicing in his presence and welcoming the light …
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heave, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Where did this prayer come from? …
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 …
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work for justice. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my …
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come before you today, Opening my heart to your divine love and mercy, May your sacred heart be a source of solace and strength for me. Forgive me, O Lord, for the times I have turned away from you, And failed to live up to your teachings and commandments, …
This is love.Not that you spoke words of comfort,walked with the unclean and unloved,shared wisdom, bread and fish,brought healing into livesand challenged the status quo. This is love.That you spoke the word of God,walked a painful road to the Cross,shared living water, bread of life,brought Salvation to the worldand died for the sake of all. …