A Daily Dose of God

 

 

1^ST SUNDAY in Advent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, what can we do now to begin our preparation for a blessed Advent?  St. Matthew’s uses term Parousia in his Gospel four times, and as you it means Jesus’ return and the end of the world as we know it; Jesus’ Second Coming.  So, to prepare for Advent we should prepare for His return by living like His return is going to happen today!  We should live in Hope and with Hope because Jesus who loves us is watching over us.

 

Maybe this Advent Litany can assist in our preparations to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

For putting second things first … Lord have mercy!

For not rejoicing in God’s love … Lord have mercy!

For getting lost in what doesn’t matter … Lord have mercy!

For cluttering my life, & the lives of those dear to me … Lord, have mercy!

For collecting things at the expense of people … Lord, have mercy!

 

For simple gifts … I thank you Lord!

For your presence in my life … I thank you Lord!

For your love … I thank you Lord!

For knowing my name … I thank you Lord!

For reminding me what really matters … I thank you Lord!

 

If possible, pray those petitions on your knees before the Blessed Sacrament, if because of the COVID 19 Pandemic you cannot get to church, bend your will and your soul to Jesus [then pray], and I guarantee you a beautiful Advent!

 

Here is a beautiful rendition of “Beyond the Moon and Stars” to enrich the start of your Advent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2R7uMU8gHU

 

May God Be Praised!

 

COVID 19 Pandemic Prayer

Hear my cry!  “Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal.”  You are my refuge and my hope, I turn to you during this COVID 19 Pandemic and plead for Your intercession.  In Your mercy and Your compassion “… grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick ….”

[Psalm 143 and Collect from Mass Time in Pandemic]

 

Provide strength to the first responders, compassion to the medical personnel, and wisdom to government leaders.  End this coronavirus scourge.  Send Your light to me as I wander in the darkness of this pandemic and give me hope in Your eternal love today and every day.  Amen.  [Dcn. George Kelly]