Advent Candle-Pray for Hope
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT: Preparing for Peace
SCRIPTURE: “A voice cries out in the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”
LITANY:
Leader: Our response is “O God, give us your peace.” We speak our hope in whispers; restore us again, O God of our salvation. R
Leader: In anticipation we prepare for your coming; Breathe life into us once again, that we may rejoice in you. R
Leader: Amidst rising hopes we turn to you, O God; Show us your steadfast love. R
Leader: Lord, let us hear your words to us in our time and place; Speak peace to your people. R
Leader: Faithful God, prepare our hearts to receive your joy; may peace and justice kiss in our time. R
Light the first and second Advent Candles
PRAYER: Faithful God, help us prepare our heart and home for the birth of the Savior. Show us how to make the path of our lives and our world peace-filled, so that we can joyfully receive the Messiah. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Reference: PrayersForLightingAdventCandles.pdf (stmaryalexandria.org)
December 10, 2023: Week 2-Second Sunday of Advent. Light two Purple/Violet Candles—Hope
Entrance Antiphon (Is 30:19,30): O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.
Second Sunday of Advent | USCCB
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Canticle of Mary: I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. (Ps 23:4b)
Monday of the Second Week of Advent | USCCB
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | USCCB
Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr | USCCB
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church | USCCB