A Simple Christmas 2005...
St Philip Neri Peace & Justice Commission
Advent Prayers
Slow us down, O Lord, this
Advent,
So we may understand the darkness we are in,
The darkness of fear that comes with wanting more,
And the fear of having less.
Grant us the light of transformation,
As we wait for your true abundance-
The love of the Incarnation,
A love that brings us true dignity and security,
A love that embraces all, that enriches all,
That calls us all to share justly and celebrate joyfully.
Amen
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O Gracious God, as we recount the story of Jesus' birth, we hear of fear anxiety and uncertainty.
Help us to remember the hope in Christmas.
Much like that first Christmas, our celebration of Christ's birth is filled with disarray.
Help us to remember the true peace in Christmas.
When we feel overwhelmed by pressures to shop, decorate, bake and cook,
Help us to find the true joy in Christmas.
When money dwindles and expectations increase,
Help us to find the true grace in Christmas.
When our calendars fill up and our patience runs down,
Help us to find the true abundance in Christmas.
O God, this Advent let us
embrace the celebration of the birth of a baby In a manger. Help us
to experience a Christmas that holds a place for Christ's promise of
authentic joy and peace for all. Amen
Last updated November 22,
2005
A project of St.
Philip Neri Catholic Church