Jesus focused on preaching love throughout his ministry. Two of his greatest commands involve love: Love God, love your neighbor.

Love is the greatest of all the virtues on the Advent wreath and encompasses Jesus’ entire purpose for being on earth. 

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Lord Jesus, empower us to be agents of your good news, bringing healing and reconciliation to those who suffer.

The fourth candle of Advent is purple and stands for “Love”, both God’s
boundless love for us and our love for one another.

Help us to be a community who radiate the light of love into the lives of others.

The Lord rejoices when we invite him to come into our lives.
The Lord rejoices each time he renews us in his love.
The Lord rejoices because the time of waiting is over.

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Jesus, send your Holy Spirit upon us so we will be united by bonds of solidarity with Indigenous people.

The third candle of Advent is pink and stands for “Joy”. It is sometimes called the Shepherd’s Candle, for the joy the Shepherds received at hearing the news of the birth of Jesus.

Help us to be a community who radiate the light of joy into the lives of others..

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope. (Psalm 130:5)

Lord encourage us to share our Advent with those around us – the lonely, the last and the least. 

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We need always to have our spiritual ears and eyes open to detect the coming of the Lord. Lord, send us your Holy Spirit to keep your disciples attuned to your presence.

The first candle of Advent is purple and stands for “Hope”. It is sometimes called the Prophet’s Candle in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ.

Help us to be a community who radiate the light of hope into the lives of others.