Advent represents our expectation, anticipation, and preparation for who Christ is and what He has done for us. He came to identify as one of us, as the Son of Man, as a baby born in a manger. The second candle (purple) is called the "Candle of Love." It reminds Christians that God loves them enough to send his only Son to Earth.
Loving God, let your light of peace and love shine in our world. Give us eyes to see the signs of your presence, and prepare our lives and our homes to receive the One who said, “I am the light of the world.” Amen.
On the second Sunday of Advent, the father of the family prays: "O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds.” The mother then lights the purple candle from the first week, and the oldest child lights the second purple candle. Amen"
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