2. We have all withered like leaves and our sins blew us away like the wind . . .
Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down – at your presence the mountains would melt.
Isaiah 64:1,6
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come . . .’
Mark 13:33

3. A voice cries in the wilderness: Prepare a way for the Lord, make his path straight . . .
Mark 1:3

4. ‘I baptise with water; but there stands among you unknown to you the one who is coming after me; and I am not fit to undo his sandal-strap.’
John 1:26-27

5. The angel said to Mary ‘do not be afraid; you will bear a son and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High . . .’
Luke 1: 30-32

6. In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things came to be . . .
John 1:1-2

7. Artwork, graphics & photographs: Dr Jenny Close
The images used in this resource are photographs of banners used for Advent/Christmas, 2007, at Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish, Coorparoo.
Artwork, graphics & photographs: Dr Jenny Close
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