God of all the ages,
in every age you prepare a way that leads to you,
in times past through your prophets
in the appointed time through Jesus Christ your Son
and today through your Holy Spirit
working in all those who confess
that the Messiah has come.
The way is prepared that leads to you .
May all those who seek you this Advent find it this Christmas –
in the child born at Bethlehem.
Amen.
