· If a great dignitary the like the Governor of a State is expected to visit, people keep the
area decent and presentable by cleaning up the houses, white washing them and keeping
the roads well-trimmed. If the King of Kings is expected, should we not do much better?
Lord, grant us Thy grace to prepare ourselves suitably.
· When the first railway train passed through Rajahmundry, people came out of their
houses, fields and markets and ran to witness the new wonder. In the same way, people
should get ready from all the directions-- East, West, North and South, to join the Lord’s
train.
· Lord Jesus, as Thou art the Divine person anointed to bring Salvation to us, Thy people,
we give Thee eternal praises.
· Jesus, our Lord, it was prophesied in the Old Testament that Thou wouldst come in the
human incarnation into this World. They were all unique promises concerning Thy first
coming which became fore-runner of the ensuing Advent for which we praise Thee.
· Our Lord, Thy birth was unique among the human beings. It is a prelude to Thy second
coming. Hence our praises to Thee.
· Moreover, the life Thou didst lead in this world was great history. It points to Thy
second coming and we praise Thee.
· Our Lord, Thy death on the cross was something exclusive, not experienced by anybody
else. This points to Thy second coming. So, we exalt Thee.
· O Lord, Thy resurrection was glorious never known to anybody else. We see Thy second
coming in it, and we laud Thee.
· O Lord, Thy ascension is not only beyond the comprehension of people, but also a unique
one, unlike that of Enoch and Elijah. It is a sure sign of Thy second Advent.
· Thy expected coming generates desire in awaiting you in great suspense, and thus it is a
peculiar ascension of the Church. It is the solemnizing of the divine marriage. Thy
coming, riding on the clouds, is one that draws the Church to itself. It’s also a coming,
confusing the World. Therefore, our thanks to Thee. Prepare us for such a strange advent.
We salute Thee.
· Ever since the earth was formed, Thou hast been coming whenever Thy devotees are
calling upon Thee. If we count them, they would be many occasions of Thy coming
meant for each one. Therefore, we glorify Thee.
· When certain officials are expected to visit a village, the village munsif makes a
proclamation and orders the people to keep the streets clean, removing garbage and other
obstructions, white-wash the houses with frontage on the street, at their own cost. The
people obey without protest. Likewise, signs are proclaiming the coming of Lord Jesus
Christ. The preachers exhort you to clean up your hearts and prepare yourselves
confessing your sins. They don’t enter into your hearts to do the job. You have to do at
your own initiative. You have to offer prayers and praises spontaneously. You have to
learn the lessons of his coming by yourselves. Lord, create in us the ability and the
possibility to prepare ourselves for Thy coming. So we laud Thee.
· Even the saints and angels in heaven are eagerly waiting for the Lord’s Advent, although
they are not in need. How much more eager should we be, knowing that we need
salvation ?O Lord, the people around us are asking when Thou art coming. Answer
them on our behalf.
· O Lord, we are informing the world about the salvation and thy coming in our own
manner. Now we entreat Thee to instruct us to proclaim Thy salvation and coming in
Thine own manner of Thy manner we are ignorant. As Thou art going to give the
message of Thy coming, we praise Thee.
- by Father M Devadas
area decent and presentable by cleaning up the houses, white washing them and keeping
the roads well-trimmed. If the King of Kings is expected, should we not do much better?
Lord, grant us Thy grace to prepare ourselves suitably.
· When the first railway train passed through Rajahmundry, people came out of their
houses, fields and markets and ran to witness the new wonder. In the same way, people
should get ready from all the directions-- East, West, North and South, to join the Lord’s
train.
· Lord Jesus, as Thou art the Divine person anointed to bring Salvation to us, Thy people,
we give Thee eternal praises.
· Jesus, our Lord, it was prophesied in the Old Testament that Thou wouldst come in the
human incarnation into this World. They were all unique promises concerning Thy first
coming which became fore-runner of the ensuing Advent for which we praise Thee.
· Our Lord, Thy birth was unique among the human beings. It is a prelude to Thy second
coming. Hence our praises to Thee.
· Moreover, the life Thou didst lead in this world was great history. It points to Thy
second coming and we praise Thee.
· Our Lord, Thy death on the cross was something exclusive, not experienced by anybody
else. This points to Thy second coming. So, we exalt Thee.
· O Lord, Thy resurrection was glorious never known to anybody else. We see Thy second
coming in it, and we laud Thee.
· O Lord, Thy ascension is not only beyond the comprehension of people, but also a unique
one, unlike that of Enoch and Elijah. It is a sure sign of Thy second Advent.
· Thy expected coming generates desire in awaiting you in great suspense, and thus it is a
peculiar ascension of the Church. It is the solemnizing of the divine marriage. Thy
coming, riding on the clouds, is one that draws the Church to itself. It’s also a coming,
confusing the World. Therefore, our thanks to Thee. Prepare us for such a strange advent.
We salute Thee.
· Ever since the earth was formed, Thou hast been coming whenever Thy devotees are
calling upon Thee. If we count them, they would be many occasions of Thy coming
meant for each one. Therefore, we glorify Thee.
· When certain officials are expected to visit a village, the village munsif makes a
proclamation and orders the people to keep the streets clean, removing garbage and other
obstructions, white-wash the houses with frontage on the street, at their own cost. The
people obey without protest. Likewise, signs are proclaiming the coming of Lord Jesus
Christ. The preachers exhort you to clean up your hearts and prepare yourselves
confessing your sins. They don’t enter into your hearts to do the job. You have to do at
your own initiative. You have to offer prayers and praises spontaneously. You have to
learn the lessons of his coming by yourselves. Lord, create in us the ability and the
possibility to prepare ourselves for Thy coming. So we laud Thee.
· Even the saints and angels in heaven are eagerly waiting for the Lord’s Advent, although
they are not in need. How much more eager should we be, knowing that we need
salvation ?O Lord, the people around us are asking when Thou art coming. Answer
them on our behalf.
· O Lord, we are informing the world about the salvation and thy coming in our own
manner. Now we entreat Thee to instruct us to proclaim Thy salvation and coming in
Thine own manner of Thy manner we are ignorant. As Thou art going to give the
message of Thy coming, we praise Thee.
- by Father M Devadas
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