Advent Week 1

The following are the Advent wreath prayers that change every week. They are prayed at the lighting of each candle every day during Advent.

The first candle is lit, and the prayer for the first week is said.

Let us pray.
Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord,
and come, so that we may escape through Thy protection
and be saved by Thy help from the dangers
that threaten us because of our sins.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

During the first week one candle is left burning during the evening meal, at prayers or at bedtime.