Litany Of Confession
Leader: The shadows lengthen; the world hides in a winter’s sleep.
All: Interrupt our lives.
Leader: We plan our days; we move from event to event.
All: Interrupt our lives.
Leader: The poor cry for bread; we pretend not to hear.
All: Interrupt our lives.
Leader: We protect ourselves from those we fear.
All: Interrupt our lives.

A time for silent reflection

Leader: May God’s love pierce your darkness and his mercy tear down your walls.
All: Come, Lord Jesus, and interrupt our lives. Amen.

Hymn And Prayer For Lighting The First Advent Candle
Sing verse 1 of one of the following hymns:

People Look East
All Earth Is Hopeful
Within Our Hearts Be Born
People In Darkness Are Looking For Light

Burn brightly in our hearts, Lord, and fill our lives with your love.

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