We ask you, Father, for the intentions of Pope Francis and for the entire Catholic Church that is preparing for the coming of your Son, so that we always keep our eyes fixed on the One who brings us reconciliation.
COME LORD JESUS
We pray to you for peace in the world, so that during this time of Advent love and solidarity may be experienced with greater intensity.
COME LORD JESUS
We ask you, Father, for each one of us, so that we make efforts to walk to meet the Lord Jesus, who is the “Light of the World.”
COME LORD JESUS
We also pray to you for our family, so that, like the family of Nazareth, we may live mutual love and prepare for the coming of your Son.
COME LORD JESUS
We ask that Saint Mary encourage our steps in this Advent, and that She be the one who teaches us to grow in confidence and hope in the coming of the Savior.
COME LORD JESUS (other requests can be added)
MONITOR:
Let us turn to our Mother to obtain for us the graces we need in this time of preparation, and thus receive Jesus in the same way as She did. Let’s pray a Hail Mary together. Let us finish our prayer by singing THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH (or other appropriate song).
EVERYONE SINGS:
THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH WILL MEET IN YOU,
MARY, SWEET HUG THAT MAN AND GOD GIVE EACH OTHER.
1. The old prophecies that spoke of the Lord nourished the hope of Israel: the flower that would be born from virgin soil, a Son who would be Emmanuel.
2. Whoever made the stars sent you to the Angel, who asked you to be his Mother. Almighty God did not want to give up the joy of being cradled in your love.
3. The wise men and shepherds who went to the portal found Jesus in your arms. We know that at your side we will find the same in joy as in the Cross.
MONITOR:
Mother of Hope…
ALL:
Pray for us.
ALL:
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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