Each week during Advent has a specific meaning and relevance. In the first week, Catholics will light the first candle. This ...

Did you know that this year marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis introducing the first Nativity scene? Your gift for this week of Advent is a look into the history of St. Francis while touring a ...

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 ...

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The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home ...

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 ...