First Sunday

The first candle is lit, and the prayer for the first week is said. 

Leader: 

Let us pray. Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord, and come, so that we may escape through Thy protection and be saved by Thy help from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. 

All: 

Amen. 

During the first week one candle is left burning during the evening meal, at prayers or at bedtime.