First Week of Advent - Stand Erect!!

... when these signs begin to happen, 
stand erect and raise your heads 
because your redemption is at hand. (Lk 23:28)

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My Brothers and Sisters,

Standing erect in our culture means having the courage say "no." 

Saying "no" to hate and "no" to some of the people who want to destroy the foundations upon which our country was created.  

In this challenge by God, we are also called to look "forward" to the hope of Christ's redemption for each and everyone of us – – Christmas.

Question around the Advent Wreath for the Domestic Church: 

 In what areas do we, as a Domestic Church married, single, and widowed,  have to say "no" so we can have a fulfilling Advent?

God bless you and your family,

Deacon Tom 

The Universal Prayers - Christ the King (Prayers of the Faithful)

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe B

Deacon/Lector 

 

-  For our One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church: 

      May we proclaim, celebrate, and serve the Kingdom of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth and to the end of time:... We pray to the Lord. 

 

-  For All Elected to Public Service:   

      May Christ the King lead them to place the dignity of human life at the center of all their policies, programs, and decisions:... We pray to the Lord 

- For a Transformation of our Hearts: 

      May Christ the King change our understanding of power, success, and glory so we may place ourselves more fully in God’s service:... We pray to the Lord. 

 

- For all Impacted by the Terrorism in France:  

       May healing and peace come to all the victims' families and may the peoples of the world unite in prayer to know Christ is the King of all:... We pray to the Lord. 

- For the Men & Women in the Armed Forces:  

      May the Lord preserve them from all harm and help their families cope with the challenges arising from increasing world terrorism:... We pray to the Lord.

(Please add personalized prayers for the Sick and the Dead)

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Change

All of a sudden my life becomes

        Feelings of rejection

        Feelings of pain 

        Dying to old ways...

After time, maybe a long time

Peace arrives...

        Colors of acceptance peek through 

        A new normal soothes our body and soul

        Metanoia!  Resurrection to new life...

Life is ablaze with love