Lord God, heavenly Father, you know that we are set in the midst of so many

O Christ, Son of God, for our sake you fasted forty days and allowed yourself to

Lord God Almighty, shaper and ruler of all creatures, we pray for your great mercy, that

Come, Lord Jesus, Come! As John the Baptist calls out: “Prepare the way of the Lord,”

God, our Creator, You prepared Mary to be the mother of Jesus, Your Son. Cultivate faith

Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Watching, waiting and wondering how God is acting in our life and

Blest are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, we await the healing power of

Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Out of the darkness of doubt, comes the promise of salvation. Lift

Blest are You, God of all ages, You sustain the living with loving-kindness. We are searching

Come, Lord Jesus, Come! Come to lighten the darkness and bring us hope. Open our hearts