*THE LITANY OF CANDLEMAS* *_(Traditional Catholic version)_* In peace, let us pray to the Lord. By the mystery of the word made flesh, Good Lord, deliver us. By the birth in time of the eternal Son of God, Good Lord, deliver us. By the revelation of this child’s birth in angels songs and the brilliance of a star, Good Lord, deliver us. By the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, Good Lord, deliver us. By the joy at Cana’s wedding feast, Good Lord, deliver us. By the call, freely answered by disciples, Good Lord, deliver us. By Christ’s glory, revealed on the mount of transfiguration, Good Lord, deliver us. For thy holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, We pray to thee, O Lord. For the witness of thy faithful people, that we may be lights in the world, We pray to thee, O Lord. For an end to all violence and strife, that all may live in peace and security, We pray to thee, O Lord. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and those in any trouble, We pray to thee, O Lord. That with Simeon and Anna, we may trust thy promises, recognize thy presence, and proclaim the Gospel in word and action, We pray to thee, O Lord. Amen. [5] We have waited on your loving kindness, O Lord, in the midst of your temple. *_Let us pray_* GRACIOUS GOD, the source and creator of light, who on this day revealed to the aged Simeon the Light which enlightens the whole word, dispel the darkness of our souls and brighten the path that lies before us, and pour out your blessing upon these candles which will illumine this earthly temple (or this home), that we who kindle them may come at the last to stand in thy eternal light; through him, who is the light of the world and the glory of your people Israel, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen