'a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger'

'Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife'

“Bethlehem Candle” reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem

`Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.'

“Shepherd’s Candle” reminding us of the Joy at the coming birth of Jesus

'Bear fruit that befits repentance'

“Angel’s Candle” reminding us of the message of the angels: 

“Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

"Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

“Prophet’s Candle” reminding us that Jesus is coming.

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

"As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down."

'Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.'

'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

"Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

"Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"

 

"Increase our faith!"

'between us and you a great chasm has been fixed'

"... who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."

'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him'

'... even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.'

'and he who humbles himself will be exalted.'

`I do not know where you come from.'

"No, I tell you, but rather division;"

'Sell your possessions, and give alms'

`Fool! This night your soul is required of you,'

"Lord, teach us to pray"

"Mary has chosen the good portion"

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

"And who is my neighbor?"

"...; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

"I will follow you, Lord; but ..."