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![]() DECEMBER Who are we, God our Father, amidst all of your creation? Yet you so loved the world that you sent Jesus, your Son, to live fully as one of us. I rejoice that he is beside me now ![]() Let us pray: Lord Jesus you treasure and hold a special place for each and every person, as though only that one individual exists, and you accept us as we are, in the reality of our lives this day. May I grow in the faith that you look steadily at me and love me. Amen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: We give back to you, Father, those whom you first gave to us. You did not lose them in giving them to us and so we do not lose them in their return to you. Your Son has taught us that life is eternal and love cannot die. So death is only an horizon - the limits of our sight. Open our eyes and lift us up, so that we may see more clearly. Draw us closer to you so that we may know that we are nearer to our loved ones who are with you. And while you prepare a place for us as you have promised, prepare us also for that happy place, that where you are, we may be also, with those we have loved, for ever. Amen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: God our Father, we live in a nation of many natural resources. We pray for wisdom that we may use them well whilst also caring for our environment. We pray, too, that the many human resources of all nations may develop as people respect and value the dignity and rights and responsibilities of each individual. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 4 Let us pray: We pray today, Father, for the injured and sick who are still suffering from the after-effects of man-made or natural disasters. We pray that those who have responsibilities may have a “feeling” for others and so grow in care and respect for those whose lives they may influence. For ourselves and those that we care for, lead us to make our choices wisely, and accept responsibility for our own lives and for our choices and actions and their consequences. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 5 Let us pray: Loving Father, we ask you to show us how to level any ‘mountains’ we might have of feeling ‘superior’ or ‘better’ than others, or of making judgements about people. Raise us from any ‘valleys’ of despair or a poor self-image or a sense of worthlessness. Lift us up from whatever kind of poverty may affect our lives. Lift us up, we pray, from anything that makes us less than fully human. Raise us from sinfulness, and lead us to prepare a straight path for the coming anew into our lives of Jesus, your Son. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 6 Let us pray and be open teach and learn from children: learns to condemn. A child living with hostility learns to fight. A child living with ridicule learns to be shy. A child living with shame learns to feel guilty. But A child living with encouragement learns confidence. A child living with praise learns to appreciate. A child living with fairness learns justice. A child living with security learns to have faith. A child living with approval learns love of self. A child living with acceptance and friendship learns to find love in the world.” (Dorothy Law Holte - adapted to inclusive language.) ![]()
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![]() December 7 Let us pray: God our Father, we thank you that in the vastness of your creation there is something special about the beauty of this earth. Into our world which you love so much Jn 316 you sent Jesus, your Son - your Word who became a human being Jn 114 and made his home among us. Breathe your Holy Spirit into us once again that we may grow in a sense of wonder and proclaim to be good all that you have made. Gen 131 May we live more fully as brothers and sisters of one another and of Jesus, your Son. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 8 Let us pray: Teach us, good Lord, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and to ask for no reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 9 We’ll reflect and pray today using a few sentences from some Christmas carols. ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ includes these words: “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee” (Bethlehem) “tonight.” Let us pray: As we are about to focus on your birth, Lord, we bring our fears to you, remembering that you assured us that “There is no need to be afraid”. Mt 1031 We also bring our hopes to you, knowing that you said to us: “Place your trust in me.” Jn 141 Let’s pause for a moment to name some “hopes and fears” and place them into God’s hands… (Pause…) ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ has these words: “He was little, weak and helpless… “With the poor… and lowly laid on earth our Saviour holy… “He feeleth for our sadness and he shareth in our gladness.” Let us pray: You placed yourself, Lord, with the poor and helpless, and identified fully with them, seeking no advantage for yourself. Inspire us to “feel” for how other people are, that we may try to understand them and be willing to place ourselves alongside those in need. Amen. The Advent carol, ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel’, says: “From depths of hell thy people save… And close the path to misery.” Let us pray: We remember, Lord, those who are experiencing the hell of poverty, drugs, alcoholism, abuse, homelessness, persecution, and the other forms of hell that are to be found in our world today. We bring before you, Lord, those who feel unloved and all who have little joy and little hope in their lives. Amen. Most carols focus on the birth of Jesus. ‘ While Shepherds Watched’ reminds us of the message of the angel: “And on the earth be peace: goodwill henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease”, yet there is much tension in the Holy Land in our own times, between Jews and Palestinians. We also sing: “And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace” from the carol ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’. Let us pray: We think of ordinary people, Lord, caught up in war in man-made divisions between people of different race or belief, or background or culture. We pray for justice and peace for all who feel threatened. We pray, too, for greater love and acceptance for those experiencing difficulties in family life. In praying for these things, we are praying, too, that you inspire and enable us to be instruments of your justice and peace today. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 10 Let us pray: Lord, you have enriched our lives in many ways, and we are grateful for all who have influenced our lives for the better. Show us how best to use the time and talents you have given each one of us, and inspire us to live fully and bring benefit to our own part of the world. Amen. ![]()
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![]() December 11 Let us pray: Lord, it’s good to be actively concerned about the abuses of human rights in other countries, but I must not lose sight of the mis-treatment of others closer to me. Most particularly, Lord, point out to me my own failings in lacking respect for those who come into my daily life. I readily condemn slavery, but help me to liberate those I know who are overburdened. I condemn torture, but lead me to discourage the use of cruel words and actions to those I will meet today. Remind me that those who degrade others are themselves diminished. Enlighten me so that I do not jump to conclusions about people, or be judgmental. Lead me always to respect individuals for who they are, realising that their experiences may be different from my own, as each follows paths in life that are particular to them. May I grow in appreciation that those who think differently from me can hold equally valid views. In these and other ways, Lord, may I grow in respect for all people. This day, may others respect me as much as I respect them. Amen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: God our Father, as you welcome me and accept me fully and love me as the person I am, so inspire me to be generous to others in the welcome and acceptance, and the love and the care that I offer. Amen. Quote:
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: Lord, I need to keep an eye on the small things in life as well as the bigger issues, because my thoughts become my attitude, my attitude becomes my words, my words become my actions, and my actions form my character. Be there, Lord, in that instant before every thought, that I may choose wisely my thoughts and my attitude, my words and my actions, so that I may grow in friendship with those who become part of my life. Show me, too, how best to encourage others to reach their potential. Amen. Quote:
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: God our Father, at this time of year we think of loved ones, and remember with gratitude what others have done for us. As the stars shone over Bethlehem, so may we shine in the world like bright stars Phil 215 as we share the Word of Life - Jesus, your Son, your Word amongst us. Amen. ![]() ![]() ![]() Quote:
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: God our Father, amidst the busy-ness and noise of daily life, I ask you to bring it home to me how much I need time and quiet for myself, in which I can become more attuned with myself and more at one with you, my God. As I am then able to grow more in your image and likeness and be re-created, inspire me to be creative and develop to the full the talents you have given me for the benefit of those people you place into my life. Amen. ![]() Quote:
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