Lord Jesus, we gather before you today, just as we are. Be among us, drawing us into your presence, in the silence of this time.

Opening Prayer

Let us prepare ourselvesto receive the

Word of God

Let us prepare ourselvesto receive the

Word of GodChrist be in my thoughts.Christ be on my lips.Christ be in my heart.

Let us prepare ourselvesto receive the

Word of God

Prepare a way for the Lord,

Make His paths straight.

Let us prepare ourselvesto receive the

Word of GodThis is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian

I am a

Can people tell

by the way

I live?

In the silence that follows,reflect on your own life…

Ask yourself …

Is mylife

a worthy life?

Have Iwandered

off the path?

I treat …

Am I happywith the way

othersmy parentsmy brothers and

sistersfriends

fellow students

strangers

GOD?teachers

With whom

reconciled?do I need to be

Think about one area of your life you will work on during Advent.

Prayer of SorrowFor my spiteful words,For my vicious acts,Come Lord Jesus change my heart.For my vengeful feelings,For my selfish ways,Come Lord Jesus change my heart.

Prayer of SorrowFor my angry moments,For my jealous tendencies,Come Lord Jesus change my heart.For my critical voice,For my abuse of others,Come Lord Jesus change my heart.

Prayer of SorrowFor my thoughtless remarks,For my harmful choices,Come Lord Jesus change my heart.

Concluding Prayer

Lord Jesus, Thank you for your gift of forgiveness.Give us courage to admit our wrongs. Guide us this Advent to seek

reconciliation with those we have hurt.

Amen.