WEEK 2 ADVENT OPENING PRAYER.
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OPENING PRAYER
The opening prayer of the Mass for the second week of Advent reads as
follows:
Let us pray,
(that nothing may hinder us from receiving Christ
with joy)
God of power and mercy,
open our hearts in welcome
Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy,
so that we may share his wisdom and become one with Him
where He lives and reigns with You and Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
In making this prayer tangible for my life during this week, the following reflection questions emerged:
- What
is hindering me from receiving Christ with joy?
- How
can I experience God as a God of power and mercy in my life?
- In
what areas is my heart closed to welcome Christ in my life?
- Name
the things that need to be removed that are hindering me from receiving
Christ with joy?
- Am I
truly ready to share in His wisdom and become one with Him?
This is week 2 of Advent and the desire to change means there
needs to be a co-operative action on my part with God. Having a good look
at myself- my relationship with God, my relationship with others and my
relationship with myself can be scary, but at the same time
liberating.
In the Catholic Church, the beautiful Sacrament of Penance/
Reconciliation can be participated in at any time. Regular use of the Sacrament
helps me grow in grace. However, in the season of Advent, it is wonderful
to receive this Sacrament as we prepare for His coming.
If you need to feel inspired about this Sacrament, then why not
have a good look at this book. I know I benefited
from reading it and using its accompanying workbook in preparing for receiving
this wonderful Sacrament.
What will YOUR Spirituality in Action (SIA) be this week?
I hope that we pray for each other-
let nothing hinder us from receiving Christ with joy.
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