The Third Sunday of Advent

JOY To The World!

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!”

Philippians 4:4

On the third Sunday of Advent, we light the third candle also called the Shepherd’s candle which is pink in color, ROSE to be exact! Rose is the liturgical color of joy and as we inch nearer to the birth of Our Lord and King. 

“The Introit for Gaudete Sunday, in both the Tradition…