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ADVENT

The Church has many seasons. Advent is a season of preparation for the

great feast of Christmas. In the 4 weeks of Advent we have a time to

prepare spiritually for Christmas marking the arrival of the Son of God to a

stable in Bethlehem. In the short days, dark nights and chill of winter, we

reminisce of the brighter and warmer days that have passed and in hope,

we long for their return. We are tired by the strain of this pandemic and the

disruption that it has brought to our lives. We yearn for constancy, we seek

out signs of hope, and we long for something to fill the void in our lives.

Our constancy and our hope are found in God. God is with us

ADVENT LITANY

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. Come, Lord Jesus.

You are light in our darkness. Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of God, save us from our sins. Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of Mary, deepen our love. Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring hope into the lives of all people. Come, Lord Jesus.

Give your peace to all nations. Come, Lord Jesus.

Be the joy of all who love you. Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring unity among all who believe in you. Come, Lord Jesus.

Bless us as we gather here in your name. Come, Lord Jesus.

Lord Jesus, stay with us always. Come, Lord Jesus.

Let us pray:

May Christ give us his peace and joy and let us share them with others.

All peace and glory are his for ever. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen