I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
Originally written for the Joint Public Issues 'enough' initiative, Just Advent is a series of reflective readings and prayers that can be used for personal reflection or as part of an Advent Candle service. They particularly emphasise the Biblical themes of justice that emerge through the traditional advent message.
They are offered in the cycle of hope-love-joy-peace but could be used in any order to suit individual circumstances.
First Sunday - The Candle of Hope
It is not enough to leave unchallengedThe narratives of harm and attitudes of inhumanity
That give the least to those whose need is most
And hides from them the light of hope that we are called to bear ... more
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Second Sunday - The Candle of Love
God’s word has come to us; God’s love has been outpoured, and love’s message is clearThat those who love God are called to obey his timeless command
To love our neighbour as ourselves
And in seeking out our neighbours, consider no-one a stranger. ... more
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Third Sunday - The Candle of Joy
When lonely voices cry from the darkness of the wilderness placesFashioned by neglect and greed, selfishness and abused power
These are the voices to which we can add our own
That a chorus of righteousness and truth might truly resound in our world. ... more
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Fourth Sunday - The Candle of Peace
May we know God’s peace as we await God’s comingAs we empty ourselves of pride and raise the cause of those in need
As we fill with good things the hands of those who long for enough
That all of humanity might see and know that God has come to us. ... more
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Produced in partnership with Industrial Christian Fellowship