Advent 2: Peacemarkers

2nd week of Advent: Peace 

The Bishops of England and Wales have a series of prayers and reflections for Advent.  See below the reflection on Peace.

On Sunday our children reflected on how they could become peacemakers and help to prepare the way for the Lord.

Children's liturgy focal area:
Footsteps following Jesus as peacemakers.

Reflection

Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the fullness of God’s presence. The readings this week call us to make straight the paths for the Lord in our own hearts and in the world around us. Baruch envisages God’s people being led home in joy and peace, and John the Baptist invites us to clear the obstacles that prevent us from fully welcoming Christ into our lives and into our hearts.

Prayer

God of Peace, prepare our hearts this Advent. Help us to remove the barriers that prevent us from experiencing Your peace. Teach us to share Your peace with those around us, becoming instruments of Your justice and reconciliation.
Amen.