Welcome to our Advent liturgy OPENING PRAYER Lord

OPENING PRAYER Lord Jesus, light in the darkness, shine in our hearts today. As

FIRST CANDLE Come Lord of us all, break through the darkness. We light just

“The Amazon is our life… Although I’m afraid, it doesn’t mean I’m going to

SECOND CANDLE Come Lord of nature, wise and just ruler. The light of two

“Peace is never real without an inclusive, equal society. We need to ensure women’s

THIRD CANDLE Come Lord of all life and green our deserts. The light of

“Faith is a journey and you have to walk in the footsteps of those

FOURTH CANDLE Come Son of David, He who was promised. By four candles' brightness

“We will not stop fighting because our struggle is just. We stand for water

FINAL CANDLE Light of the world, Your light shines in our darkness. And the

CLOSING PRAYER Lord Jesus, may your birth lead us all from war into peace,

REJOICE! cafod. org. uk/messagetobrave Prayer credits: The light of the candles by Sue Allerton

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Welcome to our Advent liturgy

OPENING PRAYER Lord Jesus, light in the darkness, shine in our hearts today. As we await your coming, empower us to build a just and peaceful world, ready for your return. We pray the prayer of the first Christians: “Maranatha!” which means “Come Lord Jesus!”

FIRST CANDLE Come Lord of us all, break through the darkness. We light just one candle to keep us awake. “You do not know when the master of the house is coming. . . What I say to you, then, I say to all: ‘Watch!’” Mark 13: 35 -37

“The Amazon is our life… Although I’m afraid, it doesn’t mean I’m going to stop. The rights of people are being taken away. ” Claudelice Silva dos Santos Maranatha! Open our eyes to the dignity of all people And our ears to the cries of the earth.

SECOND CANDLE Come Lord of nature, wise and just ruler. The light of two candles shows us how to live.

“Peace is never real without an inclusive, equal society. We need to ensure women’s meaningful participation. . . ” Palwasha Hassan Maranatha! Let us walk in solidarity with the poor And cleanse our world from oppression.

THIRD CANDLE Come Lord of all life and green our deserts. The light of three candles shows that you are near.

“Faith is a journey and you have to walk in the footsteps of those who came before you. Without sacrifice, there cannot be change. ” Father Alfred Buju Director, Justice and Peace Commission, DRC Maranatha! Let us shout for justice for all And renew our hope for change.

FOURTH CANDLE Come Son of David, He who was promised. By four candles' brightness the true king will come.

“We will not stop fighting because our struggle is just. We stand for water and life for all. We demand that the mining company leave, because what it brings us is pollution and damage to the environment. ” Gabriela, community leader. Maranatha! The Lord is coming. Let us share the Good News!

FINAL CANDLE Light of the world, Your light shines in our darkness. And the darkness cannot overcome it. We rejoice! “I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people…” Luke 2: 10 -12 Let’s share the joy of Christmas with some of the brave people we have heard about today: cafod. org. uk/messagetobrave

CLOSING PRAYER Lord Jesus, may your birth lead us all from war into peace, from fear into hope, from sadness into joy, from death into life, from hatred into friendship, from darkness into light. Come, Lord Jesus!

REJOICE! cafod. org. uk/messagetobrave Prayer credits: The light of the candles by Sue Allerton (slightly adapted); Maranatha! by Sue Cooper. The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England Wales and part of Caritas International. Registered charity number 1160384. Company limited by guarantee registered in England Wales number 09387398.