Prayer For First Advent Candle
Father in heaven, set our hearts ablaze to follow in the steps of John the
Baptist. May we bring light and love to all we meet, that the darkness of
sin and fear may be overcome. In Christ's name we ask this.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, we look forward to the celebration of Christmas and to
the coming of the Lord in glory. Bless this Advent wreath and all of us. As
we pray daily around it, fill us with your life and strengthen us for our daily
tasks. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen.
Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what's really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
~AMEN.
God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
~AMEN.
O Lord, we beg Thee, incline Thy ear to our prayers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of Thy visitation. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
O God, by whose Word all things are sanctified, pour forth Your blessing upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from You abundant graces. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.