Prayer: Advent Wreath
Prayers for Lighting the Advent
Wreath Candles by William G. Storey
First Week
All-powerful
God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager
welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where
he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever.
~AMEN.
Second Week
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.
Third Week
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.
Fourth Week
Father,
all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin
Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful
hope to hear the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive
the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
~AMEN.
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