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The Lord is near. |
Philippians 4:5 |
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I the Lord am coming to save you,
already I am near; soon I will free you from your sins.
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Advent Liturgy
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The Word became flesh
and dwelt among us. |
John 1:14 |
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He, who in his divine nature is equal to the Father
assumed the condition of a slave, became like us,
and so restored to us the likeness of God.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Grace and truth
came through Jesus Christ. |
John 1:17 |
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Jesus is the source of all beauty, joy, and holiness.
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cf. Servant of God, Elizabeth Leseur, 20th century
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You, Lord, are near to me. |
Psalm 119:151 |
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Unless in humility Christ had come down to us,
none of us, by our own merits,
could ever go up to him.
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St. Leo the Great, 5th century
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Come to me. |
Jesus; Matthew 11:28 |
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Jesus came as a gentle, humble man.
He excludes no one, nor does he send anyone away.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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Your face, O Lord, I seek. |
Psalm 27:8 |
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Jesus, who reveals the Father,
has fulfilled the desire hidden in every heart
to know God.
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Bl. John Paul II, 20th century
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Come, Lord Jesus. |
Book of Revelation 22:20 |
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Father, our hearts desire the warmth of your love,
and our minds are ready for the light of your Word.
May the dawn of his coming
find us rejoicing in his presence
and welcoming the light of his truth.
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Advent Liturgy
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Jesus. |
Matthew 1:21 |
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Lord, your name is the sun
whose rays give light and also warmth.
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St. Faustina, 20th century
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