Loving God,
You desire that we grow ever more deeply
in our relationship with you.
As we begin our Advent journey waiting eagerly
for the coming of your Son, Jesus,
Bless our prayer, our contemplation, our sharing,
and our service to others.
Amen.
Adapted from Waiting With Joy: Weekly Reflections on the Sunday Readings, Advent, Year A, by Sr. Donna Ciangio, OP; © RENEW International.