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In last Sunday’s Gospel according to Matthew (3:1-12) we heard this scripture story:

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, “Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is near.” He wore clothes made of camel hair and his food was locusts and wild honey. People came from far away to be baptised by him in the River Jordan.

Family Focus for the Second Week of Advent

When we prepare to meet someone very important, we want to look our best. We clean up, have a shower, put on nice clothes. When we prepare to meet Jesus, we do a spiritual clean up – we get rid of the sins that make us shabby and clothe ourselves in goodness, grace and love.

Shopping during Advent

Dear God, as I look through my gift shopping list, I hold up to you each person listed on it. Slowly, one by one, I ask that the fire of your abundant love burn within each of them.  I pray that the gift I find for each person will bring joy into that life.

But, help me to keep a balance this season, Lord. Let me keep my buying in perspective, not to spend more than I need to or can afford.  Let me not give in to the pressures of this world and not equate love with money spent. Let me always remember the many, many people who have so much less in material things. Help me to buy wisely.

And finally, loving God, help me to find time in the frantic moments of each day to become centred on you.  Walking through a store, driving in the car, hurrying down a street – let each of these times be moments when I can remember your incredible love for me and rejoice in it.

Amen

From on Resource CEO Melbourne website