The Blessing
O God,
Blessed are you,
king of the universe:
you have created all things
for your eternal glory.
We ask your blessing on this Advent wreath,
that it may provide us
with your loving grace,
and prepare us
for the coming of Christ your Son.
Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen
Advent Week One
Directions:
Light the 1st purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Advent Week Two
Light the 1st purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the 2nd purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Advent Week Three
Light the 1st purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the 2nd purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the rose candle
Prayer:
We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O Lord,
and by the grace of thy coming enlighten our darkened minds:
Thou who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Advent Week Four
Light the 1st purple candle.
Prayer
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the 2nd purple candle
Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the rose candle
Prayer:
We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O Lord,
and by the grace of thy coming enlighten our darkened minds:
Thou who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Light the 1st purple candle
Prayer:
Pour forth thy power, O Lord, and come:
Assist us by that mighty power,
so that by thy grace and merciful kindness
we may swiftly receive the salvation that our sins impede:
Who lives and reigns with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.