Each week during Advent has a specific meaning and relevance. In the first week, Catholics will light the first candle. This signifies hope as it is commonly known as the “Prophet’s candle ...

Visit each week during the season of Advent as we light a new candle and share a new gift. The Marian Library wishes you hope, peace, joy and love throughout the season and the new year to come. Two ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

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 ...

There is an emphasis on the celebration of the first coming of Jesus ... Your church may light Advent candles each week symbolizing anticipation, followed by a meaningful reading or prayer.

The first Christians ... usually fir or spruce, a 4-candle holder in a wreath shape, and 4 candles, 3 of purple and 1 of rose or pink, 1 each for the four weeks of Advent. The holder can be ...