Lighting the Third Candle on the Advent Wreath

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At sundown today we begin to celebrate the ThirdSunday in Advent: a season to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas and for the day when Christ will come again at the end of our lives and in the fullness of time...

 

Last week we prayed for faith, this week we pray for joy...

 

If you have an Advent Wreath at home, light the third (rose), second and first candles each night this week.  If you don't have an Advent Wreath, light any candle you have. And if you have no candle, use the virtual candle above and join us all in prayer...

Let us pray for the joy the birth of Jesus brought us...

Let us pray for the joy Jesus offers us every day...

Let us pray for the joy Jesus promises, 

    now and at the end of time...

Let us pray for joy that outlives tragedy...

Let us pray for joy undimmed by disappointment...

Let us pray for joy that heals the wounded soul... 
 
Let us pray for joy that gives us strength...

Let us pray for joy that brings us hope...

Let us pray for the joy the lonely long for...

Let us pray for the joy the grieving hope for...

Let us pray for joy to mend a broken heart... 

Let us pray for the joy that fidelity yields...
 
Let us pray for the joy only peace can bring...

Let us pray for the peace that comes with joy... 

Let us pray for joy that lifts the heart... 

Let us pray for the joy God's mercy brings... 

Let us pray for the joy good memories bring... 

Let us pray for joy that laughs in sorrow...

Let us pray for the joy that dances in mourning...
 
Let us pray for the joy found only in faith...

Let us pray for the joy that friendship brings...

Let us pray for the joy that smiles through tears... 

Let us pray for joy we can can share with others...

Let us pray for the joy for which we hunger

    when it seems all joy is gone... 

 

Let us pray for the joy each of us needs 

    this Advent, this day, this evening...

Let us pray for joy that has no end...

Let us pray for the joy of Jesus' birth... 

Let us pray for joy this Christmas, 

    the joy that only Jesus brings...

Protect us, Lord, while we're awake

    and watch over us while we sleep

that awake, we might keep joyful watch

    and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen. 

 

Tonight's song is a beautiful, simple mantra, inviting us to bring our sadness to the Lord - who alone can bring us joy...

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In the Lord Is My Joy by Margaret Rizza

If you enjoy this song, go to her Advent Christmas album!

In the Lord is my joy and salvation,
    he gives light to all his creation.
In the Lord is my joy and salvation,
    he gives peace and true consolation.   

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