Four weeks of Advent leading up to Christ Incarnate’s entry into the ... Please, take a moment, and ponder this, as the fourth candle is lit, and we await that splendid light entering the world once ...

Typically, three of the four Advent candles are purple—the first, second and fourth ones. The first candle, or "Prophet's Candle," symbolizes hope. The color means royalty, repentance and fasting.

Print several to share during a holiday get-together. Listen to our Spotify playlist (your gift from the first week of Advent) while you color and create. Also, consider sharing photos of your ...

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 ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year ... Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of ...

It starts on the Sunday nearest to 30 November and ends on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. An advent wreath with four candles lit. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas day.