Advent Candle Lighting Readings 2004
First Sunday of Advent
- Light one purple candle
- Read Isaiah 60:2-3
- Pray something like this:
Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. We who have sat in darkness have seen a great light, the light of Jesus Christ, our salvation. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus’ name, because He lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Second Sunday of Advent
- Light two purple candles
- Read Mark 1:4
- Pray something like this:
Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the way. We who like sheep have gone astray have found the way to you through Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus’ name, because He lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Third Sunday of Advent
- Light three purple candles (or two and one pink)
- Read Isaiah 35:10
- Pray something like this:
Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who brings us great joy. We who have walked in the shadow of the valley of death have found life in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus’ name, because He lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Light all the purple candles (and the pink one, if used)
- Read Isaiah 9:6-7
- Pray something like this:
Lord God, we light this candle to thank you for your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace. We who live in discord and strife have found peace in the promise of eternal life, through Jesus Christ. We give you thanks and praise in Jesus’ name, because He lives and reigns with you in your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen.