Advent daybook, 4: Zion shall be redeemed by justice

My Advent daybook for these 24 days of waiting. Join me, won't you? (see previous Advent daybook 2015 posts here)

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look

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem with the Temple Mount's Dome of the Rock. source

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read

Isaiah 1:24-31: Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city. Zion shall be redeemed by justice, and those in her who repent, by righteousness.

all readings for the day:  Psalm 90; Isaiah 1:24-31; Luke 11:29-32

Also read: Global Anglican prayer focused on Jerusalem, 2015 (via Anglican Communion News Service)

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pray

Litany for Peace in the Holy Land

O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, 

Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Grant us your peace.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the birth in Bethlehem of the Word made flesh, your Son, Jesus Christ; who dwelt among us full of grace and truth.

For your love and your goodness

We give you thanks, O God

We thank you for his life; his death here in Jerusalem as he carried our sins and suffering, and for his glorious Resurrection in which he gave us new life with him.

For your love and your goodness

We give you thanks, O God

We thank you for entrusting to us the ministry of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace-making for the healing of your creation.

For your love and your goodness

We give you thanks, O God

We pray for all victims of bloodshed, violence, and persecution. We especially pray for all in danger and those fleeing persecution in the Holy Land, and throughout the Middle East.

Lord, hear our prayer

And let our cry come unto you

We pray for all who grieve for those they have loved and lost as a result of violence, particularly those grieving in Palestine and Israel.

Lord, hear our prayer

And let our cry come unto you

We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide all leaders, especially on those who lead the peoples in the Land of the Holy One, the United Nations and upon all in authority, so Your people may seek ways of peace and justice.

Lord, hear our prayer

And let our cry come unto you

Heavenly Father, we praise and glorify you. You are our only refuge in a troubled world.

Lord, hear our prayer

And let our cry come unto you

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Lord God Almighty, 

you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: 

Give to us and the people of all the nations a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance,

that all of your people may use their liberty in accordance with your gracious will; 

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 

Amen.

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listen

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Abraham Juliot

(Feel free to listen with me to my ever-evolving Advent playlist or a growing Advent Orchestral/Choral playlist on Spotify.)

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do

Do good when you shop 

• Ethical Shopping Guide at Art of Simple 

• If you live in Austin, come to the Allies Against Slavery Christmas Market this Saturday (a venue for patrons to shop while supporting local, socially conscious vendors)

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(see all Advent daybook posts from 2014 here)