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A Simple Way to Pray around the Advent Wreath: Prayers for Every Day During Advent
WAU.org ^ | Advent-2010 | Theresa Keller

Posted on 11/28/2010 3:36:38 PM PST by Salvation

 

A Simple Way to Pray around the Advent Wreath

Prayers for Every Day During Advent

A Simple Way to Pray around the Advent Wreath

For many Catholic families, the Advent wreath is a treasured tradition. In the darkest days of winter, as we gather around the dinner table, the candles remind us of the light of Christ. This is the perfect time for family prayer.

The suggested Scripture passages are taken from one of the Mass readings for the day. The accompanying prayers can be read by different members of the family on alternating days. On Christmas Day, you can continue your family prayer time by removing the three purple and one pink candle and replacing them with white or red candles. We hope these prayers will prepare everyone in your family for Christmas. May the Lord bless you as together you raise your voices and hearts to him.



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Monday, December 13

Read Psalm 25:4-9

Jesus, you show us that the paths of the Lord are paths of mercy. We no longer need to be afraid to confront our sin and weakness, for through your Incarnation and death on the cross, you have saved us. Your mercy is our constant companion, and your love is never-ending.


41 posted on 12/12/2010 9:30:53 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Tuesday, December 14

Read Psalm 34

Lord, we praise and thank you for your grace and mercy, which follow us all the time. Thank you for lifting us up when we stumble and for freeing us from the power of sin and death. We rejoice in you!


42 posted on 12/13/2010 9:57:13 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Wednesday, December 15

Read Luke 7:18-23

Lord Jesus, we look forward to the day when you will come again in glory. And we rejoice that right now you come into our hearts each and every time we come to you in prayer. Reveal your wonders to us, Lord. We await your coming!


43 posted on 12/14/2010 9:42:23 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Thursday, December 16

Read Psalm 30:2,4-6,11-13

Lord, you are our helper, our guide, and our strength. Help us to recognize and rejoice in the many ways you show us your faithfulness and mercy. And help us to love and to rejoice in one another.


44 posted on 12/15/2010 9:38:46 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Also -- the Christmas Novena starts on the 16th.

Christmas Novena

45 posted on 12/15/2010 9:39:35 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Friday, December 17

Read Matthew 1:1-17

Father, you worked out everything according to your plan. You are intimately moving in the lives of your people. You have not forgotten us! We are in your every thought. How much you love us!


46 posted on 12/16/2010 10:33:49 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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The O Antiphons start today. Listen for them!

Praising the Names of Jesus: The Antiphons of Advent
The O Antiphons
Ego Cras (Anagram of the Messianic Titles of Christ in the "O" Antiphons)
Praying with the "O" Antiphons
The 'O' Antiphons -- Prayer Activity for Families
O Antiphons -- Scriptural Detail of these Advent prayers
The Great Advent Antiphons
What are the “O Antiphons”?

47 posted on 12/16/2010 10:34:37 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Saturday, December 18

Read Jeremiah 23:5-8

Jesus, you are the righteous Branch. It is only as we are grafted into you, as branches are grafted onto the vine, that we are made righteous. You reign forever and ever!


48 posted on 12/18/2010 1:39:31 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Today is Day Three of the Christmas Novena.



49 posted on 12/18/2010 1:40:30 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Sunday, December 19—Fourth Sunday of Advent

Read Psalm 24:1-6

Yes, Lord, we love you and we seek your face. Help us to prepare for your coming and to open wide our hearts to you. Enter in, Lord Jesus, and make your home in us and in our whole family.


50 posted on 12/18/2010 10:05:12 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Today is Day Four of the Christmas Novena.



51 posted on 12/18/2010 10:07:11 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Monday, December 20

Read Isaiah 7:10-14

Jesus, you are a sign to us of how much God loves us. Because of you, God is with us and lives in us. You have torn down the wall between us so that we can hear your voice and follow you


52 posted on 12/19/2010 9:44:38 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Today is Day Five of the Christmas Novena.


Christmas Novena

53 posted on 12/19/2010 9:56:26 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Fourth Day of the O Antiphons — O Clavis David

O Key of David


54 posted on 12/19/2010 9:57:06 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Tuesday, December 21

Read Luke 1:39-45

Lord, by filling Elizabeth with the Holy Spirit, she was able to recognize your Son in her midst. Although we feel as unworthy as Elizabeth, pour out your Holy Spirit on us as well so that we may recognize you in one another and in the poor and needy.


55 posted on 12/20/2010 10:41:27 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Today is Day Six of the Christmas Novena.


 
 


Christmas Novena

56 posted on 12/20/2010 10:42:34 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Day Five of the O Antiphons

O Oriens,

O Radiant Dawn


57 posted on 12/20/2010 10:46:14 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Wednesday, December 22

Read Luke 1:46-56

Lord, like Mary, our spirits rejoice in you. Give each member of our family the grace to magnify you, just as Mary did. Like those before us, we call Mary “blessed” for her complete surrender to your will.


58 posted on 12/22/2010 8:13:17 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Thursday, December 23

Read Malachi 3:1-4,23-24

Holy Spirit, we want our hearts to be ready to receive Jesus. Open our eyes to see our sins and the areas in our lives that need to change. Purify us so that we can give Jesus a pleasing offering of our lives. He is worthy!


59 posted on 12/22/2010 11:49:38 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Today is Day Eight of the Christmas Novena.


 

Christmas Novena

60 posted on 12/22/2010 11:51:46 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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