Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he S eason of A dvent

Departing to Serve

Benediction Mercifully hear, O Lord, the prayers of Thy people; that as they rejoice in the Advent of Thine only-begotten Son according to the flesh, so when He cometh a second time in His Majesty, they may receive the reward of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

~ Gelasian Sacramentary, in J. Robert Wright, Readings for the Daily Office from the Early Church . NewYork: The Church Hymnal Corporation, 1991. p. 18.

Affirmation for the Day Sunday: The Lord God of Israel promised to visit and redeem his people, having raised up a horn of salvation for them in the house David. Monday: Through the mouths of his holy prophets of old, God promised his people that they would be saved from their enemies. Tuesday: God promised to show mercy to the people of Israel and to remember his oath and holy covenant that he swore to their father Abraham. Wednesday: God swore that his people would be delivered from their enemies and serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness. Thursday: John is the prophet of the Most High, charged to prepare the Lord’s way and give knowledge of his salvation to his people. Friday: Because of God’s tender mercy, the Messiah will visit us from on high, giving light to those sitting in darkness and in death’s shadow. Saturday: The Messiah will ultimately guide the feet of his people into the way of peace.