LORD, You have called us out of darkness
into Your own wonderful light
to live in the splendor of Your glory
and share with You Your happiness
in heaven with all the saints.
Help me to reflect Your light
to all I meet this day.
Help me speak Your truth
and live in Your love wherever I am.

Lord, by Your light we see light
and through Your love we know love.
During this Holy season of waiting
let me prepare a dwelling place for You
in my heart, in my soul, and in my life.
Lord, we long for Your coming
into our world that Your kingdom
of justice, peace, and mercy
may fill our world by Your grace.

Amen.

~ Father Joseph R. Veneroso, M.M.