P: God who comes to us in every time and place, we praise and thank you for sending your messenger to prepare for the coming of Jesus our Messiah. God of Advent:

C: Have mercy on us and come.

P: During this season of Advent, help us to prepare for the celebration of our Savior’s birth by being refined and purified through the repentance of our sins. God of Advent: 

C: Have mercy on us and come.

P: Generous Creator, you have given us so much and we have not always shared your generous gifts. Help us to be more generous stewards of your creation, presenting offerings pleasing to you. God of Advent:

C: Have mercy on us and come.

P: God of grace; we thank you that the good work you began among us will be brought to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. May the love of Jesus working in and through u…