One Prayer a Day for Advent- Week 3
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Alexander, Andy, S.J.
Waldron, Maureen McCann
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2000-01-01
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en_US
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Advent , Prayers
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Text from the first half of "One Prayer a Day for Advent - Week 3"|The Third Week of Advent| Sunday|I lift my heart up to you, Lord, to thank you for the blessings you shower on me each day. |You are the 'joy of my soul.' I know that in your great love, I am held and protected by you. |I pray and listen to the good news you send; I ask and feel the healing. I am freed by you from the things in this world that let me hide from you.|I rejoice, I rejoice, down to my soul. Help me to prepare my heart to be open and able to receive your immense love. |Monday|Oh, God of wisdom, I want to praise you and give you my life. |Like a loving parent, you bless me. You have watched over me, knowing my history and the path that led me to you. |Thank you for the peace you promise peace in my life. I ask that I be always aware of the strength of your great power. May it never leave me. |So many people before me in so many generations, have served you so humbly, answering your call. Please give me the wisdom and courage to be your humble servant. |Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! |Tuesday|Oh, Adonai, dearest Lord, Compassionate God of justice, so many areas of my life seem imprisoned but you promise me real freedom and peace in my life. |Renew my spirit and free my soul. Please, open my heart which you have bathed in the longing of Advent. |I am awe-struck as your glory fills the earth and I want to follow you in caring for other. | Grant me the grace to see how you shine your light on the poor who have such a special place in your heart. |Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! |Wednesday|Oh, Jesus who descended from Jesse, you are a sign of God's love. I feel hopeful and expectant, filled with a rebirth of joy and love. |I depend you so much. You are a rock for my belief and a sign of God's love. |Fill me with your praise! I want to sing your glory, filled with joy for the message of hope you send. |I don't always understand when you are acting on my behalf. Thank you for the message of hope you send me. Give me true faith and love as I celebrate the mystery of how you came to be with us. |Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
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Creighton University, Online Ministries
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