A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life

A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life
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Sunday, December 02, 2012

Scriptures and Prayer for the First Sunday of Advent

Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
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O God of all the prophets, you herald the coming of the Son of Man by wondrous signs in the heavens and on the earth. Guard our hearts from despair so that we, in the company of the faithful and by the power of your Holy Spirit, may be found ready to raise our heads at the coming near of our redemption, the day of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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