Advent Prayer

ADVENT
From Fr. Marcin
Advent is a time of prayer and reflection. How do I welcome “ the one who is to come”? What has brought me joy thus far in this Advent season?
 
Advent represents our expectation, anticipation, and preparation for who Christ is and what He has done for us. He arrived into the world as a human being, being fully God and fully man. He came to identify as one of us, as the Son of Man, as a baby born in a manger. He came for us, He came for you and He comes into our lives and into our hearts. He is coming again in great power and glory to bring His Kingdom into completion.
 
"Prepare the way of the Lord" serves as a main topic of this season. As we get ready for Christmas, we should not neglect to prepare our lives for Jesus, who came as "the light of the world." His light penetrated a dark world, which allowed all to see their Messiah, and the hope of their future.
Today we need to be prepared for the coming of Christ. Learning more about what the Bible reveals about Christ's return will enable us to understand the possible significance of world events.Be ready and watchful, for the light of the world has come and will surely come again.
 
From today’s Gospel:
“ Blessed is the one who takes no offense at me”
 
Advent prayer:
Lord Jesus who “are about to come”,
do not delay any more
and listen to the cry of the poor
who look to you for salvation, justice and joy.
Grant us clear eyes and a pure heart
so that we may be able to discern
your active and fruitful presence
also in the events of our “today”
that looks so grey
and empty of rays of hope!
Come, Lord Jesus!