The head of household or leader says the following prayer.
May this light remind us of Jesus who is the
true Light of world. Let us call upon him whose coming we await, for he is:
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God. Amen.
The youngest child then lights the candle opposite the rose candle; it remains lighted during the meal. The same candle is burned each day of the 1st week.
Suggest reading:
Luke 21: 25-28,34-36.
The Coming of the
Son of Man
LUKE 21:25 Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
Exhortation to Watch
34
"Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, 35 like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church…
Thanks be to God.
