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 this video we need your ... We are over halfway to Christmas. Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch ...

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 ...

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 ...