ADVENT December 11

CANDLE LIGHTING: The Light of Hope

 

Responsive Litany

 

Leader:             In a world torn asunder by violence, Jesus says, "No more."

People:            "As it is written, a new command I give, 'Love one another as I have loved you'."

Leader:             In a world where hurting people are too often neglected,  Jesus says, "No more."

People:            "As it is written, a new command I give, 'Love one another as I have loved you'."

Leader:            In a world where another's needs are too often overlooked, Jesus says, "No more."

People:            "As it is written, a new command I give, 'Love one another as I have loved you'."

 

Today we light three candles. In a world where darkness abounds, the light of the first candle radiates the hope of God's unfailing promise. As we light the second candle, we long for God's perfect peace to calm our souls and end our wars. As we light the third candle, we seek to share with others the love God has shown us through the gift of Jesus Christ.

 

Loving God, make the deserts of grief bloom with color and fragrance, so that we might sing for joy.