
Advent wreath prayer 2023: how to pray it and the candle-lighting order
For this year 2023, the tradition begins on december 3 and ends on december 18.
Discover the timeless tradition and meaningful ritual. Foto: iStock

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The deep symbolism of the Advent wreath
- Circular Shape: the circle, with no beginning or end, symbolizes God's eternal love and the commitment to love him and our neighbors continuously.
- Green Branches: the green color, representing hope and life, encourages us to wait for God's grace, forgiveness of sins, and eternal glory. The primary aspiration should be to achieve a closer union with God.
- Four Candles: these candles prompt us to reflect on the darkness caused by sin, which separates humanity from God. As each candle is lit during the four sundays of Advent, it symbolizes how the hope of salvation gradually unfolded from the initial fall of man to the imminent arrival of Christ, thus illuminating the darkness.
- Red Apples: these represent the fruits of Eden, where Adam and Eve introduced sin into the world but also received the promise of the Universal Savior.
Order and significance of the candles
The Advent Wreath Prayer is a beautiful tradition that provides a moment of reflection. Foto:iStock
- Purple: represents conversion.
- Green: symbolizes hope.
- Pink: indicates joy at the nearing birth of Jesus Christ.
- Red: also conveys joy.
- White: this color represents the presence of God.
A guide to praying the Advent wreath prayer
First sunday
- Everyone makes the sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the need to stay awake amidst the challenges of the world.
- Initial prayer acknowledging Jesus as the light of the world.
- Lighting of the first purple candle with a specific prayer.
- Reading from the Gospel (Luke 21:25-36) and meditation.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Final prayer directed to the virgin Mary.
Second sunday
- Everyone makes the sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the coming of Jesus and repentance.
- Initial prayer asking for forgiveness and repentance.
- Lighting of the second purple candle with a specific prayer.
- Reading from the Gospel (Luke 3:1-6) and meditation.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Final prayer directed to the Virgin Mary.
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Third Sunday
- Everyone makes the sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the joy of Jesus' presence.
- Initial prayer seeking joy in Jesus' presence.
- Lighting of the pink candle and the two purple candles with a specific prayer.
- Reading from the Gospel (Luke 3:10-18) and meditation.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Final prayer directed to the Virgin Mary.
Fourth sunday:
- Everyone makes the Sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the anticipation of Jesus' birth.
- Initial prayer about the mystery of the Incarnation.
- Lighting of the four purple candles with a specific prayer.
- Reading from the Gospel (Luke 1:39-45) and meditation.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Final prayer directed to the Virgin Mary.
Christmas Eve
- Everyone makes the sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the meaning of Jesus' birth.
- Initial prayer asking for the light of God's Word to shine.
- Lighting of the four candles on the Advent Wreath and a white candle at the image of the Virgin.
- Reading from the Gospel (Luke 2:1-14) and meditation.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Final prayer and joyful song.
New Year's Eve
- Everyone makes the Sign of the Cross.
- Reflection on the ending year and expectations for the new year.
- Initial prayer giving thanks for the past year and asking for blessings in the coming year.
- Lighting of the candles on the Advent Wreath with the new year's number.
- Reading from the book of Ecclesiastes 3:18 and meditation.
- Sharing experiences from the old year and expectations for the new year.
- Petitions and prayers.
- Offering peace and asking for forgiveness.
- Final prayer asking to be instruments of peace in the new year.
- Song and conclusion.
Oración a la sangre de Cristo para comenzar el día
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