Each week during Advent, we will post a piece of artwork and prayer. Take a moment to pause, be still and spend some time with God.
Week 1 – Theme: Hope
Picture:
The Annunciation by Arthur Hacker (1892)
Prayer:
God of all hope and joy
open our hearts in welcome,
that your Son Jesus Christ at his coming
may find in us a dwelling prepared for himself;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever. Amen
A PDF version of this reflection is available to download here.
Week 2 – Theme: Faith
Prayer:
Mary could not have known what she was saying “yes” to: we pray for her faith and trust.
Joseph could not have known where his trust was leading him: we pray for his patience.
The travellers could not have known the end of their journey:
we pray for their boldness.
The shepherds could not have known the meaning of their vision: we pray for their open minds.
The Christ-child could not have known what was happening to him: we join with him in his fragile humanity in bringing before the unknown of divinity our prayer, praise and wonder this Christmas tide. Amen
A PDF version of this reflection is available to download here.