We humbly pray to Jesus Christ, who rescues us from the darkness of sin, and in faith we cry out: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord, gather together all the people of the earth, — and establish with them your everlasting covenant. Come, Lord Jesus! Lamb of God, you came of old to …
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 …
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. Come, …
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 …
First Reading – Micah 5:1-4A Thus says the LORD: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. Therefore the Lord will give …
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 weakness …
First Reading – Jeremiah 23:5-8 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; As king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah shall be …
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, you …
Jesus Christ is the joy and happiness of all who look forward to his coming. Let us call upon him and say: Come, Lord, and do not delay! In joy, we wait for your coming; — come, Lord Jesus. Come, Lord, and do not delay! Before time began, you shared life …
First Reading – Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Jacob called his sons and said to them: “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob, listen to Israel, your father. “You, Judah, shall your brothers praise –your hand on the neck of your enemies; the sons of your father shall bow down to you. Judah, …
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