Reading Romans:1:1-7 Each and every moment is created to embrace a new journey. In the same way every advent is a time of embracing Christ’s values with the new vision. The vision of Jesus who wanted to create a world, a world with full of love, joy, peace, harmony and fraternity. God our loving and compassionate father and mother, we adore you for this time of being present in your divine sanctuary. To get into the mood of this prayer service let us join in this bhajan.
Bhajan:
Light is the symbol of divine presence. It not only eradicates darkness from within and around but also strengthen us to walk boldly in the right path. Divine light leads every human being to enter into the way where is there is truth. Jesus himself promised that he is the light and the way. As we are entering into the fourth week of advent let us plead our Lord to dispel the darkness from within where by we can able to celebrate His birthday in a worthy manner.
The fourth week of advent highlights the virtue of peace. It is called as angels week. As the angels brought the message Peace to the people on earth, let us pray for the gift of peace. Peace makes everything possible. Jesus the prince of peace, came on this earth not only to bring peace but also to make everyone as a lover of peace. Keeping this sentiments let us light up the candle which symbolizes peace.
Hymn:
Psalm 24 After every verse let our response be: Let the Lord enter! He is the king of peace.
Let us continue to be in silence for a while in reflecting peace which was imparted by Jesus. Jesus at times uttered the gift of peace after healing the sick. He rather instructed his disciples too to greet everyone with the gift of peace. He himself wished people by saying go in peace after performing miracles. Where there is peace there is unity always. Peace never wishes to see people in utter disturbance. People with peace welcome everyone with cheerful hearts. People with peace never hurt intentionally. Recalling the virtue of peace let us sing ‘make me a channel of your peace’.
Hymn.
God our loving parent we come before you with heartfelt gratitude for the gift of this advent season. Thank you for your precious blessings which envelop us always to cherish your graces. We praise you for your marvelous presence during this gracious season. Help us to live as the messenger of peace in order to build a world with your divine love. May every effort of this world be built on peace. Enable us to carry the gift of peace in all walks of our lives. En kindle the spirit within to walk in peace. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.