Family with Teens
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First Week
All-powerful God, increase our strength for the desire to do good that Christ may find an eager welcome at His coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. ~AMEN. Second Week God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share His wisdom and become one with Him when He comes in glory, for He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. ~AMEN. |
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Third Week
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 Christ our Lord. ~AMEN. Fourth Week Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of Your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to hear the voice which announces His glory, and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for His coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~AMEN. |
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The countdown to Christmas has begun and because of that we often forget to really live into the season of Advent. The following daily reflections for the season, or Advent Calendars, are a great way to keep faith at the forefront of our minds during this busy time of year. Find time in the evening to gather around the Advent wreath and look at these reflections, including scripture, feast days and a call to action. Have a fun Advent Calendar as a family as well! I have seen them this year with fun things like socks, puzzles, coloring pages, cookies and the traditional candy!
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