Description
On the First Sunday of Advent, a purple candle is lit to celebrate Hope, the inspiring and uplifting hope that Christ among us represents. On the Second Sunday of Advent, another purple candle is lit to celebrate Peace, both the Prince of Peace himself and the promise of peace on Earth. On the Third Sunday of Advent, a pink candle is lit to celebrate Joy, the joy the shepherds received at hearing the news of Christ’s birth, or the joy that God brings into our lives. As the coming of Christ draws near, the final purple candle is lit on the Fourth Sunday of Advent to celebrate Love, both God’s boundless love for us and our love for one another.