I try not to think about, you know, what happens if a heart doesn't come along in time. I know that somebody has to die for me to get a heart, and I'm sorry about that. I'm really sorry. But part of that person keeps on living in me. O God of our longing, as we come face to face with our limits, teach us how to wait.
Life often hangs in the balance between hope and despair.
Increase our capacity to trust in Your love and give us courage to live each day in the fullness of your light and grace. As we begin this first week of Advent and light our candle, prepare our hearts to hear and receive Your word, Jesus, who brings hope to all those who wait. Thank you for the precious gift of life and all those who give life to others.