Here is a set of
candle-lighting prayers from Katherine Hawker. They were posted on Liturgy Outside website.
Candle-Lighting
Prayers for Advent
Hope
Dear God,
As we begin our Advent
pilgrimage,
grant us the courage to
hope.
Hope for your presence,
Hope for your peace,
Hope for your promise. Amen.
Peace
Dear God,
As we journey down this
Advent road,
grant us the courage to
make peace.
Peace in our hearts,
Peace in our homes,
Peace in our communities.
Amen.
Joy
Dear God,
In the height of our
Advent walk,
grant us the courage to
experience joy.
Joy in the face of
apathy,
Joy in the face of
sorrow,
Joy in the face of
uncertainty. Amen.
Love
Dear God,
As our Advent
pilgrimage draws to completion,
grant us the courage to
share your love.
Love for the unexpected
challenge,
Love for the vulnerable
one.
Love for the presence
of God. Amen.
~
written by Katherine Hawker and posted on Liturgy
Outside. www.liturgyoutside.net
