The third Sunday, however, "marks a shift in the Advent season," he said. On an Advent wreath, the pink candle is lit on the third Sunday, and it is one of the two times of the year clergy have ...

Advent-Bible Reading for the First Sunday of Advent: Mark 13:33-37. GUIDINGLIGHT - Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, S.J. - The Freeman. November 30, 2014 | 12:00am ...

On the Third Sunday of Advent, we as a church focus on our reasons for joy. ... After the first verse, Isaiah broadens his scope to embrace the whole world.

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – The Agawam Congregational Church was filled with the sounds and spirit of Christmas during this third Sunday in Advent. The church choir added to the occasion as ...

In addition, the third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, and the first and second readings aptly emphasize the importance of joy at this point in the season.

Rejoice during the Third Week of Advent on Gaudete Sunday. ... You can sing one verse from the hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel each day or even do a little Bible study on the Old Testament prophecy ...