Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love. Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle ...

The four points of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a candle representing one of these themes is lit to reflect the coming of Jesus Christ.

The candles, in order of the weeks of Advent, symbolize hope, peace, joy and love, said Hallow. The colors correspond to the traditional colors of vestments worn by clergy during Advent.

Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love. Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle ...

Advent is when we learn to renounce irreligion and worldly passions. We do this to prepare and purify ourselves for the coming of Our Lord, but it is done in joy because we know the he is coming.

The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the cycle of seasons— Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Ordinary time. This year, 2024, Advent begins on De. 1 and ends Dec. 24.

Our walk down the advent theme continues this week as we look into how our lives are indeed blessed through joy. Week one you will recall was hope, last week ...

Historically the pink or rose candle is called the Gaudete candle, from the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” The third Sunday of Advent is also known by some Christians as Gaudete Sunday.

The four points of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a candle representing one of these themes is lit to reflect the coming of Jesus Christ.