God of light, who came into a world of darkness and who has never left it, we invite you to be present in the lighting of this candle.

This candle, the Christ Candle, represents Jesus, the Light of the World. The coming of the Messiah was heralded by prophets and angels. It was read in the stars by the Magi and longed for by the priests of the temple.

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