FOURTH SUNDAY ADVENT READINGS
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| The Wise Men Candle |
(These are in reverse order. Scroll down to go to the beginning readings.)
On this Sunday before Christmas, add the light of the purple Wise Men Candle to that of the other three candles. The readings focus on the wise men, wisdom, and the One who is all-wise.
On this Sunday before Christmas, add the light of the purple Wise Men Candle to that of the other three candles. The readings focus on the wise men, wisdom, and the One who is all-wise.
Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12
Monday
James 1:5; 3:13-18
Tuesday
1 Corinthians 1:17-30
Wednesday
Daniel 2:20-30
Thursday
1 Corinthians 3:11-23
Friday
Job 28:12-28; Psalm 111:10
Saturday
Proverbs 1:1-10; Psalm 90:12
CHRISTMAS EVE/CHRISTMAS DAY
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| The Christ Candle |
On Christmas Eve (or Christmas morning), light the larger red Christ Candle in the center of the wreath, if you have one, along with the other four. Through the weeks, the light of your wreath has grown brighter, and with the celebration of Christ's birth, the message becomes clearer that the Light of the World has overcome the darkness. With your family and friends, read John 8:12, 9:4-5; Matthew 5:14-16; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; and 1 John 1:6-7. Sing your favorite carols in celebration because in Isaiah's words, "The people that have walked in the darkness have seen a great light."
On Christmas day, relight all the candles and read together the familiar story of Christ's birth in Luke 2:1-20.
(Our family does not light the Christ Candle until Christmas morning.)
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