Good Evening Dear Family of Love!
Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Well we are almost into the home stretch and it's time to #Live a little and breathe. Our #AdventWord is #Live. Have you ever wondered what the English definition of the word #Live means? So do I! For the past few days we have been visiting our friends at Merriam-Webster and we are again.
Here is our Word Study for the word Live from Merriam- Webster. Please click on the link below to start your adventure in making words come alive.
Definitions of the word #Live
Lots of words we use have to do with life and living things.. Remember the words zoo, zoology, bio, biography, bios, biology, biosphere, vivacious, viva, vivere? How many of you remember the song from Fiddler on the Roof ? Is it ringing any bells?
Then sit back and live a little and sing along with Tevye!
Fiddler on The Roof - Le Chaim
To Save Space here is a link to the lyrics:
To Life , to life, Le Chaim
Tonight we turn our faces towards Bethlehem and the birth of the God of Life, Living Word, the Logos, Living Bread, The Living Water, the Way of Life,
We first begin with our final O Antiphon time and then we will make vigil, light our candles, and pray.
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O Sapientia
O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
who orderest all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. Refrain
O Adonai
O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times once gave the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain
O Radix Jesse
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free
thine own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save,
and give them victory over the grave. Refrain
O Clavis David
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home ;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
And open wide our heav'nly home ;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O Oriens
O come, Thou Dayspring, from on high,
And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O Rex gentium
(Various renditions)
A. O come, Desire of the nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind;
bid every strife and quarrel cease
and fill the world with heaven's peace.
B O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace.
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace.
C . O come, Desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind;
bid thou our sad divisions cease,
and be thyself our King of Peace. Refrain
O Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
O Sapientia
O Wisdom, which camest out of the mouth of the Most High, and reachest from one end to another, mightily and sweetly ordering all things: Come and teach us the way of prudence.
O Adonai
O Adonai, Leader of the house of Israel, who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the law in Sinai: Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.
O Radix Jesse
O Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the people, at whom kings shall stop their mouths, whom the Gentiles shall seek: Come and deliver us, and tarry not.
O Clavis David -
O Key of David, Sceptre and the house of Israel; that openest and no man shutteth, and shuttest and no man openeth: Come and bring forth the prisoners out of the prison house.
O Oriens -
O Day-spring, Brightness of the Light everlasting, and Sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
O Rex gentium -
O King of Nations and their Desire; the Cornerstone, who makest both one: Come and save mankind, whom thou formedst of clay.
O Rex Gentium
O Emmanuel -
O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, Desire of all nations and their Salvation: Come and save us, O Lord our God.
O Virgo virginum
O Virgin of virgins, how shall this be? For neither before thee was any like thee, nor shall there be after. Daughters of Jerusalem, why marvel ye at me? That which ye behold is a divine mystery.
We will begin with our Great O Antiphons, after the Anthem at the Candle Lighting.
Anthem at the Candle lighting. (BOS)
You, O Lord, are my lamp; *
my God, you make my darkness bright.
You, O Lord, are my lamp;
my God, you make my darkness bright.
You have been my helper:
My God, you make my darkness bright.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
You, O Lord, are my lamp;
my God, you make my darkness bright.
V. Let my prayer be set forth, O Lord:
R. As incense in your sight.
You, O Lord, are my lamp; *
my God, you make my darkness bright.
You, O Lord, are my lamp;
my God, you make my darkness bright.
You have been my helper:
My God, you make my darkness bright.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
You, O Lord, are my lamp;
my God, you make my darkness bright.
V. Let my prayer be set forth, O Lord:
R. As incense in your sight.
God We Light our Candles in Solidarity with our Jewish Family members who will celebrate Hannukah tomorrow as we celebrate and prepare our hearts to visit Christ again in the manger in Bethlehem (House of Bread)
Let us light one candle and listen to this song:
Light One Candle - Peter, Paul, and Mary
God of all power, love, mercy and radiant light, strengthen us we pray as we light our candles and be at prayer. We pray for your healing power among us who are ill. We pray that we may lovingly respond to our family members who are in need of loving comfort when they are going through any crisis. We pray this night for an end to all forms of weaponry and violence. We pray that we may have courage to lean on you when we feel our energy waning. We pray for all family members who are being robbed of power due to abuse, human trafficking, slavery, bullying, and people who make them feel insignificant and invisible. We pray for peace in this fragile and broken world and in our hearts and minds. We pray that we may listen to your call to serve and be empowered to carry your light, your love, your mercy, with listening ears and open hearts. We pray this night and as we remember this The Love and Light that God gave me, I give to you and to all of our family members. May we reflect God's love and light and feel God's holy power indwelling in us and calling us to pray and serve. May we know that there's power in our prayers and it comes from you O God. Amen.
God we pray this night for our family and friends who are in need of food, clothing, and shelter.
God help us to live lives of love, peace, justice, and mercy so that we may care and serve our family members who are the least of these.
God we pray for all the invisible ones who long to speak for themselves.
God help us to speak for the voiceless ones who long to live lives of love, peace, justice, and mercy.
God we pray for our world that peace may prevail and that we my lay down the weapons of hatred and war.
God help us to become your peacemakers and that we may live out our lives in love, peace, justice, mercy, and unity.
God we pray for all who are ill in body, mind, and spirit.
God help us to care for our loved ones who long to live lives that are healthy in loving relationships, peaceful hearts, just communities, and merciful places of sanctuary.
God we pray_____________________
God help us in our prayers to pray in love, in peace, for justice, and mercifully.
God we lift up these our prayers in the Name of your Son Jesus who is the Living Word, Bread of Life, and Living Water. Amen.
Canticle G
A Song of Ezekiel
Ezekiel 36:24-28
I will take you from among all nations; *
and gather you from all lands to bring you home.
I will sprinkle clean water upon you; *
and purify you from false gods and uncleanness.
A new heart I will give you *
and a new spirit put within you.
I will take the stone heart from your chest *
and give you a heart of flesh.
I will help you walk in my laws *
and cherish my commandments and do them.
You shall be my people, *
and I will be your God.
Canticle Q
A Song of Christ’s Goodness
Anselm of Canterbury
Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you; *
you are gentle with us as a mother with her children.
Often you weep over our sins and our pride, *
tenderly you draw us from hatred and judgment.
You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds, *
in sickness you nurse us and with pure milk you feed us.
Jesus, by your dying, we are born to new life; *
by your anguish and labor we come forth in joy.
Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness; *
through your gentleness, we find comfort in fear.
Your warmth gives life to the dead, *
your touch makes sinners righteous.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy, heal us; *
in your love and tenderness, remake us.
In your compassion, bring grace and forgiveness, *
for the beauty of heaven, may your love prepare us.
Additional prayers
God of abundance help us to be helpful towards all of our family members.
We pray that we may offer our time and our best selves in your service and in the service of others.
We pray that we may offer help to organizations that go against our grain to help those who differ from us.
We pray that we may learn to give of ourselves freely and gracefully.
We pray that our works may be pleasing to you.
We pray that we may find community within the many aid agencies that need our help.
We pray that we may help comfort our family members who mourn.
We pray that we may be of help to our family members who are ill.
We pray that we may work for justice and peace and speak truth to power.
We pray that we may seek to end hunger, homelessness, bullying, economic injustice, and hatred.
We pray that we may find ways to serve when we don't feel like serving.
We pray for peace in the war torn areas of the world.
We pray for sensible policing and gun laws.
We pray that we may offer our time and our best selves in your service and in the service of others.
We pray that we may offer help to organizations that go against our grain to help those who differ from us.
We pray that we may learn to give of ourselves freely and gracefully.
We pray that our works may be pleasing to you.
We pray that we may find community within the many aid agencies that need our help.
We pray that we may help comfort our family members who mourn.
We pray that we may be of help to our family members who are ill.
We pray that we may work for justice and peace and speak truth to power.
We pray that we may seek to end hunger, homelessness, bullying, economic injustice, and hatred.
We pray that we may find ways to serve when we don't feel like serving.
We pray for peace in the war torn areas of the world.
We pray for sensible policing and gun laws.
We pray for equality for all and universal human rights.
We pray for our family members who have died.
We pray for our family members who are ill.
We pray for refugees, all victims of violence and oppression, victims of human trafficking.
We offer our own prayers in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
Or these prayers!
Prayers that calm and renew
Calm our nerves, minds, and spirits God.
God we pray for peace in this your broken world.
Calm our fears, banish hate and let us sew seeds of love and mercy to those whom we fear and hate.
God we pray for all those who have entered into hospice care and are in transition.
Calm their fears and those of their loved ones as they vigil and sit at bedside. We pray for a gentle and peaceful transitioning.
God we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing.
Give us a sense of calm while we wait for your healing O God.
God give us courage when we make mistakes and admit our wrong doing.
Calm our fears and make us strong as we meet the bumps in the road and along our life's journey.
God we pray for our nation as it goes through many trials and tribulations.
Calm our unnecessary fears and banish all of our phobias, hate, and mistrust.
God we pray for a restful and peaceful night and that we may be rested, relaxed, renewed, and refreshed.
Give us Calm bodies, minds, and spirits as we rest.
God we pray for all those who ask us for prayer remembering especially__________________ and for ourselves._____________.
Give us calm while we pray.
God we pray for rain in the drought parched lands. Help us to conserve water and be diligent in conservation of our environment.
God we pray for all the leaders of the nations around the world that need to feel the power of your love and remember they are ambassadors for peace and that they do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you O god and that they may turn their swords into ploughshares and spears into pruning hooks and that they may never learn war anymore.
Calm all this extremism and warring madness.
God we pray for all who lead the various faith communities and the people with whom they minister. Calm our fears when we meet other family members of God from other faiths that we may show our love and compassion to them.
God we pray this night for all the least of these. Keep them safe from harm.
Calm their fears in the night hours and may they feel your loving and protective arms around them.
Calm us O God That we may be renewed by your loving presence that we may use the presents you have given us in the presence and service of others.
God we lift up these prayers in the name of your only Son Jesus the Christ. Amen.
Good Night Dear Family! I love you and Give thanks to God for you this night and always.Take time to continue self-care and rest and prepare for our visit to the manger.
Love, prayers, blessings, peace, and joy be always yours,
Sara
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