An Advent Prayer of Confession

Advent Wreath Lighting

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From Chalice Worship (1997), of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ):

Almighty God, Light of the World, you caused light

to shine out of the darkness in the advent of Jesus our Christ;

you continually open to us the ways we are to prepare.

We confess our unwillingness to see the light and to walk in your ways.

We have not always opened our eyes to the needs of others,

and our feet have wandered from the paths of justice and peace.

We ask that the Spirit of Christ be born anew within us,

that our hearts may be stirred to glorify the nativity

with acts of compassion and service.  Amen.

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