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Gathering
Prayer

O God of Light,

We gather in the midst of the darkness in our world and in our lives

to celebrate your presence here among us.

No matter how rough the waters become, we know we are not alone.

We ask you to bless our Advent journey,

that we may let go of all that holds us bound

and open our hearts to receive the gift of your Son in new ways.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

A reading from the Gospel according to St. John

In the beginning was the Word; the Word was in God’s presence, and the Word was God. He was present in the beginning.

Through him all things came into being, and apart from him nothing came to be.

Whatever came to be through him, found life – life for the light of all people.

The light shines on in the darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!