Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith
May Christmas Bring Joy & Peace to You & Yours
Mary gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, for there was no place for them in the inn.
The circle behind the cross represent the infinity of God.
The Cross reaches out in four directions reminding us of our mission to all the world.
The buds at the end of the cross remind us that we are called to grow in grace.
O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High and, reaching from beginning to end,
you ordered all things mightily and sweetly.
Come, and teach us the way of prudence.
O Key of David & Scepter of the House of Israel; you open & none closes; you close & none opens. Come, & deliver from the chains of prison those who sit in darkness & the shadow of death.
O Root of Jesse,
you stand as a sign for the peoples;
before you kings shall keep silence
& to you all nations shall have recourse.
Come, save us, and do not delay.
O Adonai and Ruler of the House of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire
of the burning bush and on Mount Sinai gave him your law.
Come, with outstretched arm redeem us.