My dear brothers and sisters. Today, we begin the holy season of Advent. In the coming days, we will recall God’s plan of salvation for us as we prepare to receive his son. As we are called to help bring Christ to birth into the world, we are called renew our commitment during these weeks to being his disciples.
Let us pray: Almighty God, we pray you to bless + this Advent Wreath today and make it holy. During this holy season, we recall how your Son’s coming was proclaimed by all the prophets; how the Blessed Mother bore him in her womb with love beyond all telling; and how John the Baptist was his herald and made him known when at last he came. Grant that these weeks of preparation will increase our holiness and give us strength and courage to follow in your Son’s way. We make this prayer in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.
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