Monday, December 19, 2011

December 20, 2011

Adam Fleming sculpts Orange Infinity
Welcome to Third Tuesdays Prayer.  Leader reads the plain text, group reads the bold, and all join in the bold, italicized text.  Litany found at www.catholicdoors.com.

 

 


ADVENT LITANY

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.
Come, Lord Jesus.

You are light in our darkness.
Orange Infinity
Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of God, save us from our sins.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of Mary, deepen our love.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring hope into the lives of all people.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Give your peace to all nations.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Be the joy of all who love you.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring unity among all who believe in you.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Bless us as we gather here in your name.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Lord Jesus, stay with us always.
Come, Lord Jesus.

Let us pray:

May Christ give us his peace and joy,
and let us share them with others.
All peace and glory are his forever.

Amen.
 
Meditation 

Daddy by Timmy
The Lord of Advent tells us to be watchful for his coming, keeping our lamps lighted, and our hearts clean. Therefore let us confess to the Lord.
Silence for reflection.

What is the Sculptor forming in you? 
How can you yield to the time 
and pressure that formation requires? 
Do you allow the shaving, the 
pruning, or do you balk? 
What vision has the Lord given of the final, 
polished, light-bearing result?
 
Prayer for others 
 

Benediction
God and Father of all:
We prepare our hearts for the coming of your Son, 
confessing our sins, 
confessing our attraction 
to a godless world 
that does not know Christ.  
Forgive our sins, cleanse our hearts, 
and keep us faithful 
for the promised coming of your Son, 
Jesus Christ our Lord.  
God sent his Son, the Babe of Bethlehem, 
to show his infinite love and forgiveness for all. 
Your sins are forgiven in the holy name of  
Christ who came and will come again.
Amen.