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Second Week of Advent 

When John the Baptist made his appearance as a preacher in the desert of Judea, this was his message: Reform your lives. The reign of God is at hand!" Mt. 3:1 Second Sunday of Advent

Dear Lord,

O Jesus, in an empty desert your prophet John proclaimed: God is here, at your side. God has come to bring about a kingdom where injustice and suffering will be no more, where tears will be wiped away, and where those who turn to God will feast at a banquet. 

Give me faith like John's, O Lord, strong enough to believe even in a desert that you and your kingdom are no farther from me than my hand. Make my heart strong like his. Give me courage to be faithful until your promises are fulfilled.