Oh, Mary, my dear mother, how I long for the coming of Christ this Advent season. I know that you carried him in your womb and that you longed for his arrival just as I do now. Please help me to prepare my heart to receive him when he comes. You are the faithful one, …
Moonless darkness stands between. Past, the Past, no more be seen! But the Bethlehem star may lead me To the sight of Him Who freed me From the self that I have been. Make me pure, Lord: Thou art Holy; Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly; Now beginning, and always, Now begin, on Christmas …
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,[State your intention(s) here…]through the merits of Our …
The following are the Advent wreath prayers that change every week. They are prayed at the lighting of each candle every day during Advent. Week One: The first candle is lit, and the prayer for the first week is said. Priest: Let us pray.Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord,and come, so that …
O shepherd of Israel, hearken,O guide of the flock of Joseph!Rouse your power, and come to save us.O Lord of hosts, restore us,if your face shine upon us, then we shall be safe.O Lord of hosts, how long will you burn with angerwhile your people pray?You have fed them with the bread of tearsand given …
Come, long-expected Jesus.Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of YourFather and ours.Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lordwho 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 home, peace in myself. Come, long-expected …
Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to heart the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this …
Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. …
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 …