This reminds everyone that Mary and Joseph undertook the journey to Bethlehem. On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday ...

You are unable to view this content as it is hosted by a third-party. In order to watch ... Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch out of the half-light of Advent slightly closer towards the ...

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 ...

so on the Third Sunday of Advent, they choose to put up the family tree. Certainly the tree should not be up the day after Thanksgiving as is done in so many homes today. Customarily the tree ...

Each Sunday during Advent, we’ll share a reflection to help you deepen your spiritual experience and contemplate the mysteries of the season and the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!

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 ...