Prayers to Begin the Season of Advent

Advent is a time of joyful expectation and spiritual preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
It is a season of hope, repentance, and renewal of faith as we await the light of the world.
These prayers help us to open our hearts to God’s presence and prepare our souls to receive His Son with love and humility.

Prayer for the Beginning of Advent

Heavenly Father,
as we begin this holy season of Advent,
we prepare our hearts to welcome Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Grant us the grace to walk in faith and hope,
to be watchful in prayer,
and to live in joyful expectation of His coming.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer for Hope in Advent

Lord God,
You are our light and salvation.
As we light the first candle of Advent,
fill our hearts with the hope of Your coming Kingdom.
May our faith shine brightly amid the darkness of the world,
and may Your promise bring peace to all who trust in You.
Amen.

Prayer for Peace in Advent

Lord Jesus Christ,
Prince of Peace,
come into our hearts and make us instruments of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
and where there is despair, hope.
Grant us Your peace that the world cannot give.
Amen.

Prayer for Joy in Advent

Loving Father,
You sent Your Son to bring joy to the world.
As we await His coming, fill our hearts with gladness.
Help us to rejoice in Your presence,
to share joy with others,
and to spread the good news of salvation.
Amen.

Prayer for Love in Advent

God of love,
You sent Your Son to dwell among us as Emmanuel — God with us.
Fill our hearts with Your divine love,
that we may reflect it to our families, friends, and all people.
Prepare us to receive Jesus with pure hearts,
and to live in the light of His love forever.
Amen.

Prayer for the Advent Wreath

Lord, our God,
we praise You for Your Son, Jesus Christ.
He is Emmanuel, the hope of all people,
He is the wisdom that teaches and guides us,
He is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let Your blessing come upon us
as we light the candles of this wreath.
May its light be a sign of Christ’s promise of salvation.
Bring us to that light which shines forever in heaven.
Amen.

Closing Prayer for Advent

O Come, Lord Jesus!
Awaken our hearts and make us ready for Your coming.
Help us to live with faith and love,
to serve others with compassion,
and to prepare a place for You in our lives.
Come quickly, Lord, and do not delay.
Amen.