An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Nativity, unknown
Listen: “The Blessings of Mary” from The Sounding Joy, Elizabeth Mitchell & Friends
Read: Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:1-7, 8-20
Pray: ” O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Advent)
Do: Listen to the live radio broadcast of King’s College Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols this morning.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Annunciation, 1610, El Greco
Listen: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” from Medieval Christmas, Kemper Crabb
Read: Genesis 49:10, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:20b-23, Luke 1:46-55
Pray: “Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.”
Do: Bless someone you know who’s had a difficult year with a secret gift.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Jesus Rides A White Horse, James B. Janknegt (source)
Listen: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” from Nine Lessons & Carols, The Choir of King’s College (Stephen Cleobury)
Read: Jeremiah 10:6-7, Haggai 2:6-9, Isaiah 2:2-4, 9:5, Ephesians 2:17-22, Matthew 21:33-42
Pray: O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, and be for us our Prince of Peace.”
Do: Spend at least 15 minutes sitting in silence. Don’t try to make anything happen during the time. Just be.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Grace Vessel — With Healing in His Wings, Grace Carol Bomer (source)
Listen: “There’s A Light” from Light of the Stable, Emmylou Harris
Pray: “O come, O Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by your drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadow put to flight.”
Do: Turn off electric lights and technology for the evening.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Religion In Prison, 2002-03, Serge Levy (source)
Listen: “O Holy Night / Hallelujah” from Oh For Joy, David Crowder Band
Read: Isaiah 22:22-23, 9:2-7, Revelation 3:7, 11-12, Matthew 16:13-19
Pray: “O come, O Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.”
Do: Get involved with Equal Justice Initiative (or a similar organization).
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: O Root, Ansgar Holmberg of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (source)
Listen: “Isaiah 11” from Waiting Songs, Rain for Roots
Pray: “O come, O Rod of Jesse free, Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o'er the grave.”
Do: Eliminate an unnecessary daily habit in order to offer more room for God to fill today.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Simeon with Infant Jesus, Petr Brandl (source)
Listen: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” from Silent Night, Red Mountain Church
Read: Psalm 119:55, Isaiah 11:3b-5, 33:21-22, Exodus 19:9, 16-19, 20:1-6, Mathew 2:5-6
Pray: “O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times once gave the law, in cloud and majesty and awe.”
Do: Read the 10 Commandments again slowly. Then talk to a trusted friend about any ways you’ve sinned against God and others. Receive the forgiveness of our Savior Jesus.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: A Cosmic Shroud, Hubble Space Telescope image (source)
Listen: “Creator of the Stars of Night”, Gregorian Chant for Advent & Christmas, Gregorian Chant Schola of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Read: Proverbs 8:1,22-36, Isaiah 11:2-3a, I Corinthians 1:26-31, John 1:1-5
Pray: “O come, O Wisdom from on high, who orders all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.”
Do: Spend 5-15 minutes in complete silence, listening to God.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, the Young John the Baptist and Two Angels, Raphael
Listen: “I Am Sure I Shall See the Goodness of the Lord” from Christe Lux Mundi, Taizé
Read: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18
Pray: “Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent)
Do: For the next 7 days of Advent, we’ll be joining in with countless Christians over the centuries who pray the “O Antiphons” the week before Christmas. Read some of the history in the links provided.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Reconciliation Stained Glass Window in St. John’s Church, Tralee, Ireland, Thomas Denny
Listen: “The Trumpet Child” from The Trumpet Child, Over the Rhine
Read: Psalm 42, 43, Isaiah 8:1-15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18, Luke 22:31-38
Pray: from Advent (1851), Christian Rossetti
Do: Fill your house with natural fragrance today.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Are You Being Served?, Stephen Towns (source)
Listen: “Pretty Home” from And Glory Shone Around, The Rose Ensemble
Read: Psalm 35, Isaiah 7:10-25, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5, Luke 22:14-30
Pray: "A Litany of Thanksgiving", Book of Common Prayer
Do: Add honey to your tea or toast today.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: A violinist plays in the rubble of Jonah’s tomb, Muhammad Hamed (source)
Listen: “Carol of the Birds” from Christmas Songs, Fernando Ortega
Read: Psalm 37, Isaiah 7:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Luke 22:1-13
Pray: “God of timeless grace, you fill us with joyful expectation. Make us ready for the message that prepares the way, that with uprightness of heart and holy joy we may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.” (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers)
Do: Help Syrian farmers dig out from war and drought.
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An Advent daybook for these 24 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?
For an introduction read this post: Advent Daybook explained. You can see previous Advent daybook 2018 posts here.
Look: Frieze of Prophets, North Wall, 1895, John Singer Sargent
Listen: “Let All Mortal Flesh” from Salvation Is Created, Bifrost Arts Music
Read: Psalm 119:25-48, Isaiah 6:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, John 7:53-8:11
Pray & Do: Talk with someone about the word or phrase that inspired or puzzled you from today’s Scripture readings.
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