Christ Jesus emptied himself and took the form of a slave. He was tested like us in all things and did not sin. Now let us worship him and pray to him with deep faith: By the power of your birth, comfort those who are saved. You came into the …
To our Redeemer who came to bring good news to the poor, let us earnestly pray: Let all men see your glory. Show yourself to those who have never known you, — let them see your saving work. Let all men see your glory. Let your name be preached to …
First Reading – Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek,1 And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says …
To Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, let us pray with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus, in the mystery of your incarnation you revealed your glory to the world, — give us new life by your coming. Come, Lord Jesus! You have taken our …
First Reading – Isaiah 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!” Then Isaiah said: Listen, O …
First Reading – Song of Songs 2:8-14 Hark! my lover–here he comes springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills. My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Here he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattices. My lover speaks; he says to …
Jesus is Lord, born of the Virgin Mary. Let us pray to him with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Son of God, you will come again as the true messenger of the covenant. — help the world to recognize and accept you. Come, Lord Jesus! Born in your Father’s heart, …
First Reading – Isaiah 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!” Then Isaiah said: Listen, O …
To Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, who will appear openly on the last day, let us joyfully pray: Come, Lord Jesus! Our Redeemer and Lord, by your birth as a man you freed us from the yoke of the law, — complete in us the works of your loving kindness. …
To Christ our Lord, judge of the living and the dead, let us cry out with faith: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord, may the world know your justice which the heavens proclaim, — may your glory fill the earth. Come, Lord Jesus! For us you took upon yourself the weakness of …
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