“The first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday ... of Advent, symbolizes joy. Some use a fifth, white candle in the middle of the display, to signify love, or Christ.

On the last Sunday of Advent, a fourth candle on the Advent Wreath is lit. Traditionally, this purple candle has been called the “Angel Candle” or Candle of Love and represents the peace that Christ’s ...

In the liturgical cycle, each Sunday of Advent is associated with a virtue, such as hope, peace, joy, and love. Here, we share a prayer to do with your family. The Fourth Sunday of Advent focuses ...

“Come with Love” is our focus this week ... at 9 a.m. We will observe the 4th Sunday of Advent with the lighting of the Advent Candles. Our service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook ...

Centre Church will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent this Sunday at 10 a.m. at 193 Main St. The service will also be streamed on the Friends of Centre Congregational Church Facebook Group and Zoom ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before ... The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the ...

Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor-in-chief of America Media, returns to “Preach” to discuss his Advent homily series, designed to be more cohesive than the usual week-to-week, stand-alone Sunday ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas.

Love: The fourth candle, the Angel's Candle ... One of the most common traditions is lighting the Advent wreath in homes and churches. Each Sunday, a new candle is lit and this wreath serves ...