Preparing Our Heart – Day 21
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Preparing Our Heart Series – Day 20
Preparing Your Heart for Christ – An Advent Nativity Reflection – Mary’s Perspective
It is December. We decorate our homes – trees, strings of lights, candles, boxes brightly wrapped – the whole roll out of concrete Christmas. How peaceful is your heart? The Fourth Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the “Angel’s Candle” reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” Besides lighting the final purple candle on the Advent wreath, we feel the growing excitement for the coming of Christ at Christmas. The Prince of Peace is almost born.
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O sacred Lord, leader of ancient Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: rescue us with your mighty power!
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O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel fills my heart with longing for the coming of our Savior during this time of year.
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Advent reminds us to give of ourselves and to be open to reflecting Christ’s presence in our lives, as we think about His being born in a manger in Bethlehem to redeem us from our sins so that we may share Eternal Life with Him in Heaven!
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Pope John Paul II once remarked that he hoped that Advent would be a time for us to strengthen our commitment to our Christian faith.
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On the third Sunday of Advent yesterday, we lit the rose “Joy” candle. On Gaudete, or rejoice, Sunday we celebrate that our waiting for the birth of Jesus on Christmas day is almost over. Rose is a liturgical color that is used to signify joy.
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It is December. Our homes are decorated by now, the tree is up, the lights are strung, presents are brightly wrapped. These are the tangible signs of Christmas. During this third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice. Happy Third Sunday of Advent.
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