Catholic Prayers: Advent Wreath Prayers
the coming of the Lord in glory. Bless this Advent wreath and all of us. As we pray daily around it, fill us with your life and strengthen us for our daily tasks. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. The First Week of Advent [One candle is lit.] Leader: Heavenly Father, as we begin this Advent, give light to our eyes and peace to our ...
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