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The fourth Sunday represents love, also known as the Angel Candle. The ultimate love of God that He might send His holy Son (Jesus Christ) for us, is called the angel candle. The fourth candle of Advent is lit the Sunday before Christmas and is purple leading us to eagerly await the new kingdom of… Continue reading The Angel Candle (Christ’s candle) the fourth Sunday of Avent
The third Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy. It is also known as the Shepherd's Candle. Our joy continues growing as the Advent season progresses toward Christmas Day. It takes us back to the anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem, even before the wise men. Gaudete Sunday means rejoicing and praise.… Continue reading The Candle of Joy – the third Sunday of Advent
Week two of Advent is the Sunday of peace, known as the Bethlehem candle. This candle represents peace and reminds us of Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem before giving birth to the Christ child. It brings meaning to the prophecy candle of Isaiah's foretelling. It causes us to think that there might… Continue reading The Candle of Peace the second Sunday of Advent
Week One of Advent is the Sunday of Hope or the prophecy candle. It causes us to anticipate the birth of Christ, as spoken by the prophet Isaiah "Listen, house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God? Therefore, the Lord himself… Continue reading Sunday of Hope or the prophecy candle.
The word Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” meaning “a coming, approach, or arrival.” The Advent Season is all about contemplating how we can prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time of reflection on our spiritual lives and anticipation for the arrival of Christmas. It is a season… Continue reading Advent: A Coming, Approach, or Arrival