The birth of the Messiah
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Cycle B
Gospel Note:
Our theme focuses on Mary's immediate, positive response to
this special event -- receptivity and obedience -- which make her a
model for human openness to the divine will.
Liturgical Color:
Blue or purple
Suggested Hymns:
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
From East To West
All Praise To You Eternal Lord
Joy To The World
My Soul Now Magnifies The Lord
What Wondrous Love Is This
Advent 4
We hear the favorite carols, Lord,
and we see the decorations and the lights.
The momentum of these days easily sweeps us
along toward Christmas.
Christmas is where we want to be.
The quicker, the better!
However, it is important for this time of
preparation and waiting to be savored
and appreciated.
As these days pass by,
help us to be more aware of the world's need
for a savior.
Sensitize us to those around us
who are hungry or lonely or hurting.
Weave the meaning of this season into
every fabric of our being ...
so that we will be able to relate the birth
of Jesus to our own rebirth.
Amen.
Our theme focuses on Mary's immediate, positive response to
this special event -- receptivity and obedience -- which make her a
model for human openness to the divine will.
Liturgical Color:
Blue or purple
Suggested Hymns:
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
From East To West
All Praise To You Eternal Lord
Joy To The World
My Soul Now Magnifies The Lord
What Wondrous Love Is This
Advent 4
We hear the favorite carols, Lord,
and we see the decorations and the lights.
The momentum of these days easily sweeps us
along toward Christmas.
Christmas is where we want to be.
The quicker, the better!
However, it is important for this time of
preparation and waiting to be savored
and appreciated.
As these days pass by,
help us to be more aware of the world's need
for a savior.
Sensitize us to those around us
who are hungry or lonely or hurting.
Weave the meaning of this season into
every fabric of our being ...
so that we will be able to relate the birth
of Jesus to our own rebirth.
Amen.
