1. First Sunday of Advent – Prayer for the Coming of Christ
Stir up Thy might, O Lord, and come, that by Thy protection we may be rescued from the dangers of our sins and saved by Thy mercy. Amen.
2. Second Sunday of Advent – Prayer for a Pure Heart
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for Thine only-begotten Son, that through His coming we may be worthy to serve Thee with purified minds. Amen.
3. Third Sunday of Advent – Prayer for Spiritual Light
O Lord, we humbly beseech Thee to hear our prayers, and by the grace of Thy coming enlighten our darkened minds. Amen.
4. Fourth Sunday of Advent – Prayer for Salvation
Stir up Thy power, O Lord, we beseech Thee, and come; rescue us by Thy great strength, that our salvation, hindered by our sins, may be hastened by Thy merciful grace. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Advent Wreath Prayer
The Church provides an official blessing for the wreath, traditionally celebrated on the First Sunday of Advent. It does not prescribe a separate official prayer for each of the four Sundays
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath
All make the Sign of the Cross.
Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Response: Who made heaven and earth.
A reading from Scripture follows, such as Isaiah 9:1–2, 5–6.
Prayer:
Lord our God,
we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ:
he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples,
he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us,
he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God,
let your blessing come upon us
as we light the candles of this wreath.
May the wreath and its light
be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation.
May he come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Response: Amen.
Advent Bible Verses: Scriptures to Read During Advent
Spending time with Sacred Scripture is an important part of our Catholic faith, especially during Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ. At NovenaPrayer.com, we invite you to deepen your prayer life through these beautiful Bible verses and reflections as you journey toward the celebration of Christ’s birth.
These Scripture passages are especially meaningful during Advent:
1. Isaiah 7:14 – The Promise of Emmanuel
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
2. Isaiah 40:3 – Prepare the Way of the Lord
“A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”
3. Luke 1:38 – Mary’s Faith and Obedience
“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’”
4. Luke 2:11 – The Birth of Our Savior
“For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
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