Monthly Archives: December 2013

Our Time

Posted on December 30, 2013 by themondayprayer

“If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end before we can really get down to our work. The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge so badly that they … Continue reading →

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Mary Did You Know?

Posted on December 25, 2013 by themondayprayer

Dear Friends and Family in Christ Jesus, Grace and peace to you in the Name of the One we honor today. Thank you for celebrating with us. We pray God’s great blessings upon you this day, and also in the … Continue reading →

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Making Room

Posted on December 23, 2013 by themondayprayer

I need a silent night, a holy night To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here To end this crazy day with a silent night –Chorus to … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Joy

Posted on December 16, 2013 by themondayprayer

God rest you merry, Gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Savior Was born upon this Day To save poor souls from Satan’s power, Which long had gone astray, Which brings tidings of comfort and joy. “God Rest … Continue reading →

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Why We Wait

Posted on December 9, 2013 by themondayprayer

“In the First Advent, Christ the Lord comes into the world. In the next Advent, Christ the Lord comes as Judge of the world and of all the world’s thrones and pretenders, sovereignties and dominions, principalities and authorities, presidencies and … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on December 2, 2013 by themondayprayer

If you board the wrong train it is no use running along the corridor in the opposite direction. —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1938. PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way … Continue reading →

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