Today's Advent

              Maranatha!

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Prepare your heart and mind to celebrate!

 

 

Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a season observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western liturgical year and commences on Advent Sunday, called Levavi.

TRADITIONS


The theme of readings and teachings during Advent is often to prepare for the Second Coming while commemorating the First Coming of Christ at Christmas. With the view of directing the thoughts of Christians to the first coming of Jesus Christ as savior and to his second coming as judge, special readings are prescribed for each of the four Sundays in Advent.

Waiting in Silence       by Carey Landry


Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;

we are your people, we long for you Lord.

God ever with us, Emmanuel,

Come, Lord Jesus, Maranatha!


Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;

we are your people, we trust in your love.

O Sun of Justice, true Prince of Peace,

Come with your justice, Lord, Maranatha!


Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;

we are your people, Lord we seek your truth.

Wisdom incarnate, teach us your way;

Show us the path of life, Maranatha!


Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;

we are your people, we long for new life.

O key of David, open our hearts.

Give us new vision, Lord, Maranatha!

 

Waiting in silence, waiting in hope;

we are your people, our hearts thirst for you.

Flower of Jesse, bloom in our midst.

Make us your garden, Lord, Maranatha!

 

© 2002 Carey Landry

Published by OCP Publications.

Today's Advent is the best christian resource on the web to help you enjoy the anticipation and  celebration of the birth of Christ our Savior.  Including Resources for Prayer, Reflection and Family Activities. 

 

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Come oh come, Emmanuel!

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