This year, the first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 1, a little later than some years. All four Sundays of December are Sundays in ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle ... The simple message here ...

The third week of Advent is all about the joy of knowing the birth of the Savior is very near. Take a moment to pause and thoughtfully engage with three artworks by John August Swanson that are ...

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from ...

The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home ...

they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and rose-pink for the third week, which begins with Gaudete Sunday, when flowers are permitted on ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate ... The circular shape of the wreath represents the eternal nature of God — his never-ending love, mercy, and faithfulness.

You are unable to view this content as it is hosted by a third-party. In order to watch this video we need your ... We are over halfway to Christmas. Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch ...