Lighting the Christ candle
(A candle is normally lit to remind the congregation that Christ is in our midst and is the light of the world)
In opening the eyes of the person born blind,
Jesus shows that he has power to free people
from all forms of darkness in their lives.
God, you are the light.
You do not see as humans see
because you look into the heart:
Show us compassion, O God.
Christ, you are the light.
Anyone who follows you will have the light of life:
Show us compassion, O Christ.
God, you are the light.
You give sight to the blind both for those who cannot see
and those who will not see:
Show us compassion, O God.
Eternal and near at hand.
Already and not yet.
God’s promise is the foundation of all life.
Holy Trinity, full of light and movement and mystery,
lighten the darkness of our world,
move in our hearts,
draw us deeper into the mystery of your being.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.