On this Sunday a pink or rose-colored candle is lit signifying that Christmas Day is almost here and that we are halfway home! The Church is called to rejoice as we are reminded that Christ is the ...

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024 Zephaniah 3:14-18a Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 What a picture! God, so in love with humanity that divine joy explodes into dance ...

A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 ...

For this week, we’ll cover Advent Week 3, the third candle, known as the candle of joy. Instead of the previous two weeks of purple or violet candles, this week the color of the candle will be ...

Joy: The third candle, the Shepherd's Candle, is usually pink, representing joy. This week emphasizes joy at the coming of Jesus and the joy the shepherds felt upon hearing the news of his birth.

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.