7:00 PM
Christ The King Parish
The Third Sunday of Advent has been traditionally known as "Gaudete" or "Rejoicing" Sunday. Why rejoicing? Kids get this far easier than adults. For them, the anticipation is building so much that by this point they're about to burst! Christmas is almost here! The Messiah is close, the Word soon will be made flesh. Are we ready? Is His space prepared?
Let us pray;
“Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen ”
Read Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
“Say to those who are of a fearful heart,
‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God.
He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.’
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.”
Reflect
Our candle today is pink, a color of joy and celebration. The Prophet's words give us a reason to celebrate...our God, for whom we are waiting, is near! What would you do differently if you were to treat everyone you met as if he or she were Jesus?
Pray
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the earth rejoices in hope of the Savior's coming and looks forward with longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy and hope of his presence, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen
Read Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
“Say to those who are of a fearful heart,
‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God.
He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.’
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.”
Reflect
Our candle today is pink, a color of joy and celebration. The Prophet's words give us a reason to celebrate...our God, for whom we are waiting, is near! What would you do differently if you were to treat everyone you met as if he or she were Jesus?
Pray
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the earth rejoices in hope of the Savior's coming and looks forward with longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy and hope of his presence, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen
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