Prepare Prayerfully

Advent (ad-venio in Latin or “to come to”) begins the Church year and consists of the four Sundays before Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.  Use the following prayers, advent reflections, and homily notes to help prepare yourself and your community for coming of Christ.

Advent Prayer

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who 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 Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father’s joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love.
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen.
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Daily Advent Reflections

Homilies

First Sunday of Advent – November 28, 2010
The Second Sunday of Advent – December 5, 2010
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 8, 2010
The Third Sunday of Advent – December 12, 2010
The Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 19, 2010
The Nativity of the Lord – December 25, 2010
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – December 28, 2010