Advent.......................

Sunday, November 28


First Sunday of Advent
Watchword for the Week -- Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!
Isaiah 2:5

Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy
name. Psalm 103:1

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his
people and redeemed them. Luke 1:68

Holy Redeemer, as you bid us to enter the light, we pray that you bless
all those who are infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, especially the
women and children suffering in darkness on the African continent.
Redeem us of our sins, Lord. Amen.
( Moravian dailytexts)

A Christmas Prayer

Loving Father,
help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing
which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning
make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds
with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven,
for Jesus' sake.
Amen.
– Robert Louis Stevenson
(1850-1894)

( At " My Journey Diamonds" more about Advent in Dutch)

This post is linked-up at "SPIRITUAL SUNDAY"
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