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Bishop Jeffrey Grob’s Advent Message

As we begin our Advent journey together, our Shepherd — Bishop Jeffrey Grob — shares his Advent Message with all in our Vicariate.

Bishop Grob invites us to open our hearts and minds, and to set aside silent time for reflection, so that we may strengthen our relationship with God and prepare for the coming of our Savior this Christmas. He also asks that we pray the following prayer daily, throughout the Advent Season.

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,
you who wait at the gates,
you who are so near to us,
we pray to you:
Lock deep in our hearts the treasure of patience
until the day of your coming, Lord.
As the laborer waits patiently
for the precious fruit of the ground,
let us likewise wait,
in the peace of hope,
for the time of the eternal harvest.

Amen.

By L. Deiss