Christmas Day

Hymn: Joy to the World!

GOD’S WONDROUS GIFT OF LOVE

GOD: the greatest lover

SO LOVED: the greatest degree

THE WORLD: the greatest company

THAT HE GAVE: the greatest act

HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON: the greatest gift

THAT WHOSOEVER: the greatest opportunity

BELIEVES: the greatest simplicity

IN HIM: the greatest attraction

SHALL NOT PERISH: the greatest promise

BUT: the greatest difference

HAVE: the greatest certainty

ETERNAL LIFE: the greatest possession

Wednesday Week 4 Advent Prayer

Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Reading: Luke 1:57-66

Prayer: Bless us, dear Father, and make us channels of Your peace. Help us to spread the spirit of brotherhood in a world where there is so much distrust and hatred. Let us bring joy to those who are downhearted. So that Your light may shine from our hearts, and from our homes.

Intecessions:

Leader: To Jesus Christ our Lord, who came among us in His mercy, let us constantly cry out with joy: COME, LORD JESUS!

Leader: You came from the Father to take on our human nature, – now set free what was harmed in us by sin.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: One day You will come again in glory to Your chosen people, – come to us today and help us sinners to recognize Your mercy and  tender love.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: We glory in praising You , Lord Jesus, – come and bring us Your salvation.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: Through faith You lead us into light, – may we reveal Your justice through our deeds.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Glory be to the Father…

Tuesday Week 4 Advent Prayer

Hymn:O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Reading: Luke 1:46-56

Prayer: Mother Mary, you said, “ Yes,” when God asked you to give Jesus to us. Help us to say, “Yes,” to God when He asks us to give Jesus to those around us. Help us to do little acts of thoughtfulness and generosity to each one we meet so that on Christmas morning each one of us can say, “ I did this for You, Jesus. I tried to give You to others, and now I give myself to You.”

Intercessions:

Leader: To Christ our Lord and Redeemer, who will appear openly on the last day, let us joyfully pray: COME, LORD JESUS!

Leader: Our Redeemer and Lord, by Your birth as a man You freed us from heavy yoke of the law, – complete in us the works of Your loving kindness.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: From us You took whatever served You divinity, – give us whatever we need to serve You.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: Grant the desire we ask of you today, – inflame our hearts with the fire of Your love.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: On earth we live with You by faith, – in glory may we rejoice with You.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: Steep the souls of the faithful departed, – in the dew of Your loving kindness.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Glory be to the Father…

Monday Week 4 Advent Prayer

Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Reading: Luke 1: 39-45

Prayer: In a few days, dear Lord, it will be Christmas. Once more we give You the gift of our hearts. We wrap ourselves in grace and love and tie our gift with a big effort to do good always. For this week, we will try to be kinder to one another at home and more warm and sincere to the people around us. Help us to do good and to avoid wrong so that we can make Christ truly welcome when He comes this Christmas.

Intercessions:

Leader: To Christ our Redeemer, who will come again to free from the power of death all those who return to Him, let us humbly pray: COME, LORD JESUS!

Leader: As we proclaim You coming, Lord, – cleanse our hearts of every vain desire.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: Lord, may the Church which You founded, – proclaim Your greatness to all peoples.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: Your law is a light to my eyes, – let it protect those who trust in You.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Leader: You allow the joys of Your coming to be foretold to us by Your Church, – may we receive You with eager devotion.

All: Come, Lord Jesus!

Glory be to the Father…