“Advent is a time of exquisite balance between the sadness of the mess we live in, and the bliss of the world we would like to live in. Advent is when we acknowledge that bliss is not the blotting out of pain with port and plum pudding, but a process, a pilgrimage, a pregnancy, and — amidst the chaos of the world’s governing — a cry for the coming of the reign of God” -Margret Hebblethwaite
- Daily Prayers for Advent Reflection: Week 4December 20-24 Sunday, December 20 God of all ages, in the birth of Christ your boundless love for your people shattered the power of darkness. Be born in us with that same love and …
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- Daily Prayers for Advent Reflection: Week 3December 13-19 Sunday: God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Monday: Make us strong …
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- Daily Prayers for Advent Reflection: Week 2December 6 – 12 Sunday: God of timeless grace, you fill us with joyful expectation. Make us ready for the message that prepares the way. Monday: Make us ready, that with uprightness of heart …
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- Daily Prayers for Advent Reflection: Week 1November 29 – December 5 Sunday: God of justice and peace, from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness, that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder before your marvelous deeds. …
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