As members of Voice of the Faithful, we recognize that liturgical preparation for the holiest seasons of the year is crucial to focus congregations on the meaning of the season. With all the commercial clutter that will soon barrage us, we developed a prayer service linking the birth of the Christ Child with all children and with the imagery of the Good Shepherd.

We believe that our beloved Church must be responsive to the least among us, those without power to protect themselves, without voice to call out for protection. This hurtful scandal in our Church affects us all but we must recognize that we are all shepherds following in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd. Voice of the Faithful developed this prayer service as a way for all Catholics to recognize this valuable role. We are using imagery that will focus on the protection of our children and that might serve to reach out to those who have wandered away.

We offer this Advent Gift for your consideration. Please consider sharing this prayer reflection with your pastor, worship committee, Director of Religious Education, family members and others for use during the upcoming season of Advent. If you use this reflection please let us know who it went by contacting Angela at ahope@votf.org.

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