December 25 Christmas Acclamation 18th Century, German Praise and adoration be to our God, for he is good. His grace and mercy fill the heavens and earth. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, and joyfully praise our creator. As a father, he loves us, his children. Sing his praises with joyful thanks in love and devotion! Let us … Read More

December 24 O God, you have made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that we who have known the mysteries of that Light here on earth may come to the fullness of his joys in heaven; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Hymn for Reflection: … Read More

December 22 Opening Prayer: Almighty God, fulfill our desire and kindle our hearts by your Spirit, that being filled with the oil of your grace, we may shine as bright lights at the coming of your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Silence (5 minutes) Hymn for Reflection: … Read More

December 15, 16 Call to Prayer: Our God is a God of salvation, and to God, the Lord, belongs escape from death. (Psalm 68) Silence (3 minutes) Scripture for Interiorization: “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of … Read More

December 8, 9 Call to Prayer: “Give the gift of wise rule to the king, O God, the gift of just rule to the crown prince. May he judge your people rightly, be honorable to your meek and lowly.” (Psalm 72, The Message) Silence (2 minutes) Scripture for Interiorization: “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on … Read More

December 1 and 2 Call to Prayer: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.” (Psalm 62) Silence (1 minute) Scripture for Interiorization: “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us…” (Repeat slowly, 5 times) Prompts for Prayer Focus in on the first phrase of the … Read More

The Lord be with you friends. If you have gotten your hands or eyes on this journal, we have arrived at the Advent season 2024. This journal is a simple guide for daily prayer. Hopefully it is rather intuitive to navigate, but here are a few thoughts to help us through over the next few weeks. We are being guided … Read More