God of Hope, awaken our hearts to You this Advent season and fill our hearts with hopeful anticipation of Your coming so that when Jesus arrives, we are ready to receive Him in our hearts and minds. Amen.

PRAYER TO CHRIST THE KING Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You to be the King of the universe; all that has been made has been created for You. Exercise over me all Your sovereign rights. I hereby renew the promises of...

As the time of death approaches, this prayer may be said. Go forth, Christian soul, from this world in the name of God the almighty Father, who created you, in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who...

God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command, we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray...