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Advent, second week, Monday

John J. Kilgallen December 08, 2008

Advent, second week, Monday

Take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever. For God is leading us in joy by the light of His glory, Jesus, with his mercy and justice for company. Baruch, 5, 1-9 God, come into my world; let Jesus lead me; may I be merciful and just to all. Mary, conceived immaculately for the coming of Jesus, guide me.
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