“Prepare the way of the Lord.”
Mark 1:3
John the Baptist helped people get their hearts ready. So can we.
The set for today
Bible reading · Mark 1:1–8
Make a straight path
How to
- Read together.
- Ask: what makes a heart ‘bumpy’? (grumpiness, unkindness).
- Name one bump to smooth out.
For example — Each person names one small thing to work on before Christmas.
Activity
Ready-the-heart hunt
How to
- Tidy one small space together.
- As you tidy, name one kind thing to do tomorrow.
- Leave a candle where you cleared.
For example — Clear the family table together and set a candle in the middle.
Prayer
Prepare us
How to
- Gather close, make the Sign of the Cross.
- Say it slowly together, a line at a time.
- End with the Sign of the Cross.
For example — Lord, make a straight and happy path in our hearts for you. Amen.
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