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Second Sunday of Advent
\nToday we relight the candle of HOPE.
\nNow we light the candle for the second Sunday in Advent. This is the candle of PEACE.
\nAs we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and our peace.
\nFrom the prophet Isaiah:
\n\u201cFor a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.\u201d
\n\u2014 Isaiah 9:6-7
\nFrom the Gospel of John:
\n\u201cPeace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.\u201d
\n\u2014 John 14:27
\nLet us pray:
\nGracious God, Grant that we may find peace as we prepare for our Lord\u2019s birth. May divisions in ourselves and in our families be peacefully resolved. May there be peace in our cities and in the countries of our world. Help us to see the paths of peace in our lives, and then give to us courage to follow them. Lord, let us remember that you only are the giver of lasting peace and that you are always with us.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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