Fourth Week of Advent:
All-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary
placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to hear the
voice which announces his glory, and open our minds to receive the Spirit who
prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Third Week of Advent:
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ,
experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Second Week of Advent:
God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder
us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share His wisdom and become one
with Him when He comes in glory, for He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
First Week of Advent:
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at His coming and call us to His side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Source: cpco.on.ca