Lord, show us your kindness and mercy. R. And grant us your salvation. V. Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you. V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you. Let us pray.

Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this ...