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Daily Prayer
Third Week of Advent
December 20 - December 24
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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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.
Today's Readings
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 1
On 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 1
Lord, 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 5
Today's Daily Reflection
Intercessions:
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 Scepter 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, 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!
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May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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Monday
December 21
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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Collect:
Hear in kindness, O Lord,
the prayers of your people,
that those who rejoice at the coming
of your Only Begotten Son in our flesh,
may, when at last he comes in glory,
gain the reward of eternal life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Today's Readings
Daily Meditation:
Blessed are you who believed
that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. Luke 1
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. Psalm 33
Today's Daily Reflection
Intercessions:
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!
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May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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Tuesday
December 22
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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Collect:
O God, who, seeing the human race fallen into death,
willed to redeem it by the coming of your Only Begotten Son,
grant, we pray,
that those who confess his Incarnation with humble fervor
may merit his company as their Redeemer.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Today's Readings
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.
Today's Daily Reflection
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, 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
and 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 your 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!
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May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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Wednesday
December 23
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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Collect:
Almighty ever-living God,
as we see how the Nativity of your Son
according to the flesh draws near,
we pray that to us, your unworthy servants,
mercy may flow from your Word,
who chose to become flesh of the Virgin Mary
and establish among us his dwelling,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Today's Readings
Daily Meditation:
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, 'John is his name,'
I 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 refiners's fire,
or like the fuller's lye. Malachai 3
Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.
Today's Daily Reflection
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.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
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May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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Thursday
December 24
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.”
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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 lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Today's Readings
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.
Today's Daily Reflection
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!
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May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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