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Not only were the Jews expecting the birth of a Great King, a 

Wise Man and a Saviour, but Plato and Socrates also spoke of the 

Logos and of the Universal Wise Man 'yet to come'. Confucius 

spoke of 'the Saint'; the Sibyls, of a 'Universal King'; the Greek 

dramatist, of a saviour and redeemer to unloose man from the 

'primal eldest curse'. All these were on the Gentile side of the 

expectation. What separates Christ from all men is that first He 

was expected; even the Gentiles had a longing for a deliverer, or 

redeemer. This fact alone distinguishes Him from all other 

religious leaders.” ― Fulton J. Sheen, Life of Christ

Scripture

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of 

our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he 

lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known 

to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that 

he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to 

gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth

Ephesians 1:7-10 NRSV

Song 

Come thou Long expected Jesus 

Wolves at the Gate 

http://youtu.be/cRdPeGnWR0g

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free

From our fears and sins release us

Let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art

Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Joy to those who long to see thee, Day spring from on high, appear

Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of thy birth we long to hear

Over the hills the angels singing news, glad tidings of a birth

Go to him, your praises bringing

Christ the Lord has come to earth.

Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories 

knew no end

By his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, 

Shepherd, Friend.

Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall

This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.

Born Thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a King, 

Born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

By Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone

By Thine own sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Sentence Prayer

God of Love,

Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.

He is a sign of your love.

Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,

As we wait and prepare for his coming.

We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. 

Amen.

http://www.loyolapress.com/advent-family-prayer.htm