Purple is used to symbolize the love that comes through Christ. This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about the coming of the Messiah. It is also ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

Four weeks of Advent leading up to Christ Incarnate’s entry into the world. Four weeks, each symbolized with a lighted candle, purple, purple, rose pink ... Four weeks, the first centered on hope, the ...