Praying Genesis 12:1-3

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His wisdom to those who fear Him.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His honor to those who fear Him. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, the Master of secrets.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has give us life and sustained us and allowed us to reach this occasion. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has redeemed Israel.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who is good and does good.

- Traditional Jewish Prayer for Greeting the Messiah

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Genesis 12:1-3 (New International Version)

The LORD had said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. *
"I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

Response to the Scripture

LORD, bring to fulfillment the plan that you had in the beginning to bring light to the earth and hope to the nations through the seed of  Abraham.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 3: Israel Bridge Prayer – “Grafted Into the People of God” )

Praying Luke 2:1-14

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Deep in the night the voice of the waves on the shore announced to us:  Christ is born!  Son of the King of kings from the land of salvation, the mountains glowed to Him, the plains glowed to Him, then shone the sun on the mountains high to Him.  All hail, let there be joy.
God the Lord has opened a Door.  Christ of hope, Door of joy!  Son of Mary, hasten Thou to help me:  In me, Lord Christ, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Luke 2:1-14 (New International Version - 1984)

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. *
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, *
"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: *
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom God's favor rests."

Response to the Scripture

Lo How a Rose e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung.  Of  Jesse's lineage coming as men of  old have sung.  It came a flower bright, amid the cold of  winter, when half  spent  was the night.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Matthew 1:18-25

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

All hail!  Let there be joy!  Hail to the King, hail to the King, blessed is He, blessed is He.
The peace of earth to Him; the joy of heaven to Him.  The homage of a King be His, King of all victory; the welcome of a Lamb be His, Lamb of all glory:  the Son of glory down from on high.  All hail, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, because he will save his people from their sins.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Matthew 1:18-25 (Complete Jewish Bible)

Here is how the birth of Yeshua the Messiah took place. When his mother Miryam was engaged to Yosef, before they were married, she was found to be pregnant from the Ruach HaKodesh. Her husband-to-be, Yosef, was a man who did what was right; so he made plans to break the engagement quietly, rather than put her to public shame. But while he was thinking about this, an angel of Adonai appeared to him in a dream and said, *
"Yosef, son of David, do not be afraid to take Miryam home with you as your wife; for what has been conceived in her is from the Ruach HaKodesh. She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, (which means 'YHWH' saves,) because he will save his people from their sins."

All this happened in order to fulfill what Adonai had said through the prophet, *
"The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him 'Immanu El.'" (The name means, "God is with us.")

When Yosef awoke he did what the angel of Adonai had told him to do -- he took Miryam home to be his wife, but he did not consummate their marriage until she had given birth to a son, and he named him Yeshua.

Response to the Scripture

Lo How a Rose e'er blooming, from tender stem hath sprung.  Of  Jesse's lineage coming as men of  old have sung.  It came a flower bright, amid the cold of  winter, when half  spent  was the night.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, because he will save his people from their sins.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Christ as a light, illumine and guide me. Christ as a shield, overshadow me.
Christ under me, Christ over me, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak, and in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Christ as a light, Christ as a shield, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.

- Traditional

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Matthew 16:13-20

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Almighty God and Father of light,
a child is born to us and a Son is given to us.

Your eternal Word leaped down from heaven
in the silent watches of the night,
and now your Church is filled with wonder
at the nearness of her God.*
Open our hearts to receive His life
and increase our vision with the rising of dawn,
that our lives may be filled with His glory and His peace,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

- Traditional Roman Catholic Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Matthew 16:13-20 (New International Version)

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" *
They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" *
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

Response to the Scripture

Father God, we would not know you but that You revealed yourself  to us. We agree with the testimony of  Heaven that Jesus is your true and divine son. Through him and by him we can  know you, love you and approach you with confidence.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

What I beg for you beside the manger of the Infant Jesus is that he grant you the grace to grow more and more in affection for that holy vocation of yours which is so beautiful, *
for what can one do more pleasing to our Lord than to be always engaged in making him known and loved?

- St. Therese Couderc

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Luke 9:28-36

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

O Jesu Christ, focus my attention on You.
O Son of Mary, be cradled in my heart.
O Most Holy, fix my mind and my heart's gaze upon You.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Luke 9:28-36 (English Standard Version)

Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. *
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah” -- not knowing what he said.

As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, *
"This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!" And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

Response to the Scripture

Father God, we would not know you but that You revealed yourself  to us. We agree with the testimony of  Heaven that Jesus is your true and divine son. Through him and by him we can  know you, love you and approach you with confidence.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

When God made man, he gave him all the earth,
All growing things, with every bird and beast;
Then Adam named them at the Lord’s command,
Subdued the greatest of them, and the least.

In his own image God created man,
And when from dust he fashioned Adam’s face,
The likeness of his only Son was formed:
His Word incarnate, filled with truth and grace.*
To God the Father and to Christ his Son
And blessed Spirit heaven and earth give praise.
Creation with tremendous voice cries out:
All holy is the mighty Lord of Days.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Matthew 3:13-17

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I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Deep in the night the voice of the waves on the shore announced to us: Christ is born! Son of the King of kings from the land of salvation, the mountains glowed to Him, the plains glowed to Him, then shone the sun on the mountains high to Him. All hail, let there be joy.

God the Lord has opened a Door. Christ of hope, Door of joy! Son of Mary, hasten Thou to help me: In me, Lord Christ, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Matthew 3:13-17 (New International Version)

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" *

Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. *

And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."

Response to the Scripture

Father God, we would not know you but that You revealed yourself to us. We agree with the testimony of Heaven that Jesus is your true and divine son. Through him and by him we can know you, love you and approach you with confidence.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying John 1:23-31

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Deep in the night the voice of the waves on the shore announced to us:  Christ is born!  Son of the King of kings from the land of salvation, the mountains glowed to Him, the plains glowed to Him, then shone the sun on the mountains high to Him.  All hail, let there be joy.
God the Lord has opened a Door.  Christ of hope, Door of joy!  Son of Mary, hasten Thou to help me:  In me, Lord Christ, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying John 1:23-31 (New International Version - 1984)

John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.'" *
Now the Pharisees who had been sent questioned him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?"

"I baptize with water," John replied, "but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie." This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing. *
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel."

Response to the Scripture

Father God, we would not know you but that You revealed yourself  to us. We agree with the testimony of  Heaven that Jesus is your true and divine son. Through him and by him we can  know you, love you and approach you with confidence.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Luke 1:26-38

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

All hail!  Let there be joy!  Hail to the King, hail to the King, blessed is He, blessed is He.
The peace of earth to Him; the joy of heaven to Him.  The homage of a King be His, King of all victory; the welcome of a Lamb be His, Lamb of all glory:  the Son of glory down from on high.  All hail, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be unto me as you have said."

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Luke 1:26-38 (New International Version - 1984)

In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."

Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, *
"Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end." "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"

The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. For no word from God will ever fail." *
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as You have said."

Response to the Scripture

Father God, we would not know you but that You revealed yourself  to us. We agree with the testimony of  Heaven that Jesus is your true and divine son. Through him and by him we can  know you, love you and approach you with confidence.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be unto me as you have said."

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Christ as a light, illumine and guide me. Christ as a shield, overshadow me.
Christ under me, Christ over me, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak, and in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Christ as a light, Christ as a shield, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.

- Traditional

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying 2 Peter 1:16-18

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

All hail!  Let there be joy!  Hail to the King, hail to the King, blessed is He, blessed is He.
The peace of earth to Him; the joy of heaven to Him.  The homage of a King be His, King of all victory; the welcome of a Lamb be His, Lamb of all glory:  the Son of glory down from on high.  All hail, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying 2 Peter 1:16-18 (New International Version)

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Christ as a light, illumine and guide me. Christ as a shield, overshadow me.
Christ under me, Christ over me, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak, and in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Christ as a light, Christ as a shield, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.

- Traditional

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying John 1:1-14

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Almighty God and Father of light,
a child is born to us and a Son is given to us.

Your eternal Word leaped down from heaven
in the silent watches of the night,
and now your Church is filled with wonder
at the nearness of her God.*
Open our hearts to receive His life
and increase our vision with the rising of dawn,
that our lives may be filled with His glory and His peace,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

- Traditional Roman Catholic Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying John 1:1-14 (New International Version)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. *
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. *
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

What I beg for you beside the manger of the Infant Jesus is that he grant you the grace to grow more and more in affection for that holy vocation of yours which is so beautiful, *
for what can one do more pleasing to our Lord than to be always engaged in making him known and loved?

- St. Therese Couderc

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Luke 1:46-55

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

O Jesu Christ, focus my attention on You.
O Son of Mary, be cradled in my heart.
O Most Holy, fix my mind and my heart's gaze upon You.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Luke 1:46-55 (King James Version)

My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour - For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me and holy is his Name. His mercy is on them that fear him, throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things and the rich he hath sent empty away. He, remembering his mercy, hath holpen his servant Israel as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

When God made man, he gave him all the earth,
All growing things, with every bird and beast;
Then Adam named them at the Lord’s command,
Subdued the greatest of them, and the least.

In his own image God created man,
And when from dust he fashioned Adam’s face,
The likeness of his only Son was formed:
His Word incarnate, filled with truth and grace.*
To God the Father and to Christ his Son
And blessed Spirit heaven and earth give praise.
Creation with tremendous voice cries out:
All holy is the mighty Lord of Days.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Luke 1:68-79

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Glad is the world and fair this night
With stars about its head,
And the hall is filled with laughter and light,
And fires are burning red.*
The bells of Paradise now ring
With bells of Christendom,
And Gloria, Gloria we will sing
That God on earth is come.

- JRR Tolkien

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Luke 1:68-79 (New International Version)

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us --

to show mercy to our ancestors and to remember his holy covenant, the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. *
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

My lowly heart His manger bed
A place to lay His royal head,
Amidst the brokenness and strife
of my confused and empty life.

To bring His light, His hope, His gain
Into my life of guilt and pain,
To conquer all my fear and dread,
To come and be my Heavenly Bread.*
To shine His light on all that's true,
To feed and fill and make me new,
To give His Body for my own,
Flesh of His flesh, bone of His bone.

- Pat Bailey

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Psalm 98:1-3

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Deep in the night the voice of the waves on the shore announced to us:  Christ is born!  Son of the King of kings from the land of salvation, the mountains glowed to Him, the plains glowed to Him, then shone the sun on the mountains high to Him.  All hail, let there be joy.
God the Lord has opened a Door.  Christ of hope, Door of joy!  Son of Mary, hasten Thou to help me:  In me, Lord Christ, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Psalm 98:1-3 (New International Version)

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; *
His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying 1 Peter 1:3-5

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

All hail!  Let there be joy!  Hail to the King, hail to the King, blessed is He, blessed is He.
The peace of earth to Him; the joy of heaven to Him.  The homage of a King be His, King of all victory; the welcome of a Lamb be His, Lamb of all glory:  the Son of glory down from on high.  All hail, let there be joy.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying 1 Peter 1:3-5 (New International Version)

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Response to the Scripture

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Christ as a light, illumine and guide me. Christ as a shield, overshadow me.
Christ under me, Christ over me, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak, and in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all powerful.
Christ as a light, Christ as a shield, Christ beside me, on my left and my right.

- Traditional

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 2: Christmas Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Longing Fulfilled” )

Praying Psalm 84: 1-2

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

As we prepare our house for the coming Christmas season, we would also prepare our hearts for the returning Christ. *
You came once for your people, O Lord,
and you will come for us again.

Though there was no room at the inn
to receive you upon your first arrival,*
We would prepare you room
here in our hearts
and here in our home,
Lord Christ.

- Every Moment Holy

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

My heart and my flesh cry out for You,  the living God.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Psalm 84: 1-2 (New International Version)

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Response to the Scripture

O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make straight the way that leads on high
That e'er Thy people may dwell at Thy side.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to Thee, O Israel

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
My heart and my flesh cry out for You,  the living God.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We are making ready to receive the one
who has already, with open arms, received us!*
We would prepare you room
here in our hearts
and here in our home,
Lord Christ.

Now we celebrate your first coming,
Immanuel, even as we long for your return.
O Prince of Peace, our elder brother,
return soon.*
We miss you so ...

- Every Moment Holy

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )

Praying Isaiah 26:16-19

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Everlasting God, as our hearts yearn and groan within us waiting for the fullness of your kingdom, help us to pray, help us to wait, help us to not be misled by deception, but with undivided hearts look for the true light of your coming.

- Christ the Reconciler

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

The earth will give birth to her dead.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 26:16-19 (New International Version)

LORD, they came to you in their distress; when you disciplined them, they could barely whisper a prayer. As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pain, so were we in your presence, LORD.

We were with child, we writhed in labor, but we gave birth to wind. We have not brought salvation to the earth; we have not given birth to the people of the world. *
But your dead will live, LORD; their bodies will rise - let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy - your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead.

Response to the Scripture

Hope of all the ends of the earth, bright and morning star; rise like the day in our hearts. Come to weary hearts - come and stay.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The earth will give birth to her dead.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Praye 

All-powerful God, increase our will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome when he comes to 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.

- A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )

Praying Isaiah 11:6-12

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Your joy, Abba, is inexhaustible! No wonder you love children so dearly. Children quickly and easily respond to your joy.

Your joy is pure and deep. It comes from beyond the soul. It rises from the depth of your being. This joy can wash away darkness. *
Abba, let that joy flow under the doorways of hearts. Let it wash over the retaining walls of minds. Let your joy drench the heart, mind and spirit of those who are suffering in isolation this Advent season.

Lord, make known to them how your joy is their joy. And your joy dissolves even the heaviest of hearts – it overcomes the loneliest souls. Your joy is heartfelt and honest. Your joy can be trusted. *
Bring them out of isolation and hopelessness to be drenched in your joy!

- Byron Easterling

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 11:6-12 (New International Version)

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the cobra's den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper's nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the LORD will reach out his hand a second time to reclaim the surviving remnant of his people from Assyria, from Lower Egypt, from Upper Egypt, from Cush, from Elam, from Babylonia, from Hamath and from the islands of the Mediterranean. *
He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth.

Response to the Scripture

You will pour out Your Spirit on all flesh, and everyone who calls on the name of  the LORD will be saved.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O my soul, be mindful of that awesome day, and wake up and light your lamp with the oil of joy, for you do not know when the voice will call upon you saying: "Behold, the Bridegroom is coming."

So, take heed, my soul, not to fall asleep, lest you stand outside knocking like the five foolish virgins. But watch, entreating that you may meet Christ the Lord with rich oil, and He may grant you the wedding of His true and heavenly glory.

- The Agpeya of the Coptic Church

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )

Praying Isaiah 11:1-5

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

O God, who didst reveal Thyself to us in the birth of Thy Son in human flesh, make us to tremble at the thought of Thy divine incarnation. May we, like Mary, receive the light of Thy Word with wondrous awe. We beseech you O Lord, in this advent season, to stir up in us reverence and admiration for Thy Christ child. May we never forget the greatness of Thy divine power, providence and love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Christ Church Austin - 2011 Advent Liturgy

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 11:1-5 (New International Version)

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD - and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. *
He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

Response to the Scripture

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever faithful to your promises, your faithful people rejoice in hope of the Saviour's coming and look forward with longing to his return at the end of the age. *
Help us to drink of this truth and expand our hearts with the joy of his promises, so that we may serve you in constant hope. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Fr. Peter Hocken, Litany of the Coming of the King in Glory

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )

Praying Revelation 6:9-11

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

As we prepare our house for the coming Christmas season, we would also prepare our hearts for the returning Christ. *
You came once for your people, O Lord, and you will come for us again.

Though there was no room at the inn
to receive you upon your first arrival,

We would prepare you room
here in our hearts
and here in our home,
Lord Christ.

- Every Moment Holy

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Revelation 6:9-11 (New International Version)

When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?"

Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been.

Response to the Scripture

O come, Desire of Nations, bind
As one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease
And be to us our prince of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to Thee, O Israel

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

As we decorate our tree, and as we
feast and laugh and sing together,
we are rehearsing our coming joy!

We are making ready to receive the one
who has already, with open arms, received us!*
We would prepare you room
here in our hearts
and here in our home,
Lord Christ.

Now we celebrate your first coming,
Immanuel, even as we long for your return.
O Prince of Peace, our elder brother,
return soon.*
We miss you so!

- Every Moment Holy

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )

Praying Isaiah 26:9

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. All kings shall pay Him homage, all nations shall serve Him. *
Alleluia, alleluia.

His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away: and His kingdom shall not be destroyed. *
Alleluia.

- Catholic Rite of Christ the King

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 26:9 (New International Version)

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Response to the Scripture

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell, Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to Thee, O Israel

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

King of Glory, come and finish Your work in our cities, our peoples and our nations.  We lift our voices in unison with believers from the Middle East and Europe, from North and South America, and from Australia and the Pacific Islands - together we cry: *
"Lift up your heads, O you gates! Be lifted up ancient doors so that the King of Glory may come in!"

As Your deeds increase throughout the earth, and as Your blessings abound to all the nations, they will seek You, asking: *
"Who is this King of glory?"

Together we will answer: *
"He is the Lord Almighty!  Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"

Come fill the earth with Your glory as the waters cover the sea. The Spirit and the Bride say: *
"Amen! Come Lord Jesus!"

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 1: Advent Bridge Prayer – “Longing for the Messiah to come” )