Opening Prayer:
God our Father, you sent your Son, to free us from the power of death.

May we who celebrate the coming of Christ in the flesh share more fully in his divine life, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Closing Prayer:
Oh, king of us all.

I find myself standing before your strength and splendor watching, waiting and filled with total joy.

You have lifted my mind in hope.

Now help me to open my life the the coming of the Spirit.

I want to be like Mary, your mother.

Her wonderful courage and strength inspire me to do the same.

She simply said Yes and the impossible was done.

Thank you for this Advent journey.

The anticipation has filled my life and made me long for a closer relationship with you.

My life gets so busy that I forget to focus.

Thank you for guidance.

Thank you for the quiet moments when I have felt your love.

Nothing will be impossible with God.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!

May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.

Amen.

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