
ALT An illustration showing Saint Patrick holding a staff surrounded by sheep. "You loved those who had wronged you. May I have the love to forgive those who have wronged me. You returned to Ireland to serve people who had enslaved you. May I have the courage to trust God in situations that I have not planned. You learned about the culture of those you lived with. May I be open to learning from those around me whose backgrounds are different from mine. St Patrick, pray for us. Amen."

ALT An illustration of St David. "St David gathered groups of monks and taught them to live very simply lives. While living very simple lives themselves, they did what they could to help others. The simple lives St David and his monks lived teach us to give to others and to be grateful for what we have."

ALT A graphic showing a lit candle. The text reads: "Second Sunday of Advent We repent and are sorry for the damage we have caused to our earth and one another. Come, Lord, bearer of love. Guide us as we seek to straighten the paths of injustice and prepare a way for you. Come, Lord, bearer of love. Lead us in your ways, as together we make a change and reach out in love to others. Come, Lord, bearer of love."

























