What do you read when lighting the Advent candles?
As Advent dawns, God of all hope, shine your light on the story of the saints who journeyed before us. May the seeds they planted in the world – peace, joy, love – take hold in our hearts and stretch towards the light. All: We light a candle for hope. May it light the way.
What are the liturgical readings for the Sundays of Advent?
First Sunday of Advent
- Reading 1. IS 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7. You, LORD, are our father, our redeemer you are named forever.
- Responsorial Psalm. PS 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19. R.
- Reading II. 1 COR 1:3-9. Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
- Alleluia. PS 85:8. R.
- Gospel. MK 13:33-37. Jesus said to his disciples:
What is the order of Advent words?
The Prophets’ Candle, symbolizing hope; the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizing faith; the Shepherds’ Candle, symbolizing joy; the Angel’s Candle, symbolizing peace. Hope–Peace–Joy–Love. Faithfulness–Hope–Joy–Love. Prophets–Angels–Shepherds–Magi.
What do the 4 candles of Advent represent in order?
The four Sundays preceding Christmas, which is when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, are recognized for four virtues. The candles on the Advent wreath symbolize hope, love, joy and peace. The candles are lit in that order, beginning today.
What are the 4 Advent themes in order?
The four traditional advent themes for the four advent Sundays are:
- God’s people -The Candle of Hope. Hope is like a light shining in a dark place.
- The old testament prophets – The Candle of Peace.
- John the Baptist – The Candle of Love.
- Mary the mother of Jesus – The Candle of Joy.
What are the readings for the Second Sunday in Advent?
Second Sunday of Advent
- Reading 1. IS 40:1-5, 9-11. Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.
- Responsorial Psalm. PS 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14. R.
- Reading 2. 2 PT 3:8-14. Do not ignore this one fact, beloved,
- Alleluia. LK 3:4, 6. R.
- Gospel. MK 1:1-8. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.
What is the theme for the 4th week of Advent?
On the fourth week of Advent, we light the final purple candle to mark the final week of prayer and penance as we wait for the birth of our Savior. This final candle, the “Angel’s Candle,” symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”