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First CandleColor: Purple
Theme: Hope
First Sunday in AdventSecond CandleColor: Purple
Theme: Love
Second Sunday in AdventThird CandleColor:Pink
Theme: Joy
Third Sunday in AdventFourth CandleColor: Purple
Theme: Peace
Fourth Sunday in AdventOptional Center CandleColor: White
Theme: Christmas
Christmas Day
In Catholic liturgy the third Sunday of advent has a specially joyful tone, and the priest normally wears a pink (not a violet) garment. The pink candle reminds of this and is supposed to be lit on that Sunday.
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∙ 12y agoGreat question! :)
There are four candles in total, three purple and one pink (rose). These correspond to the four weeks of Advent before Christmas. The purple of the purple candles symbolize a penitential tone as one prepares for the coming of Christmas, while the pink (rose) candle symbolizes a joyful tone.
The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, when the priest also wears rose vestments at Mass; Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday of rejoicing, because the faithful have arrived at the midpoint of Advent, when their preparation is now half over and they are close to Christmas. (Fr. William Saunders, The History of the Advent Wreath. Arlington Catholic Herald)
Note: Gaudete is Latin for... Rejoice! :)
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∙ 11y agoThere is one ROSE candle on the Advent wreath, it symbolizes the third Sunday of Advent, which stands for joy in anticipation of Christmas. Rose rather looks like pink, if you don't know liturgical colors.
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∙ 13y agoAdvent Wreath. A band or circle of green foliage, surrounding four candles that may be enclosed in glass and are lighted successively in the four weeks of the Advent season. They symbolize the coming celebration of Christmas, when Christ the Light of the World was born in Bethlehem. The wreath originated in Germany, and in some countries there is a special ceremony, with prayers and hymns, associated with the lighting of the candles on the Sundays of Advent.
The candles are purple because Advent is a penitential season, but the third one is rose (not pink) as the theme of the liturgy that Sunday is of joy.
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∙ 13y agoPurple for preparationand penance; pink for joy that the Lord is near
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What each Candle represents this on the Advent (3 4)?
All candles are sacramentals used in the Church's liturgy. The candles particular to Advent would be the candles on the Advent wreath, and these stand for the four Sundays in Advent, which is focused on penance and preparation for the coming of the Lord, both in His Nativity and in His Second Coming.
How many candles are on the outside of the advent wreath?
There are four candles on the outside of the Advent wreath. There is one pink candle and three purple candles.
When do they light the pink candle in Church?
I assume this is the pink candle on the advent wreath. The pink candle is lit on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. It represents joyful hope and joyful waiting for the coming of Jesus.
When do you light the fifth candle of advent?
The white candle in the center of the wreath is the 5th candle - that is lit on Christmas or Christmas eve at Mass.Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically the Advent wreath doesn't have a fifth candle. A fifth candle is making into something other than an Advent wreath. Advent has four weeks, and there is a candle for each week. The Advent wreath should be taken down before the Christmas midnight Mass begins. I think the "fifth candle" is some modern invention that makes no sense.
What are some advent words?
Wreath Purple Pink Candle Evergreen Hope Love Joy Peace
What DOES THE PURPLE CANDLE in the advent wreath mean?
The purple candle in the advent wreath represents hope and expectation for the coming of Christ. It is typically lit on the first Sunday of Advent to mark the beginning of the season of awaiting the birth of Jesus.
What does lighting the candles represent on an Advent wreath?
Each candle on an Advent wreath represents one of the Sundays of Advent. A candle is lighted at the beginning of Mass on that Sunday. An Advent wreath in the home is lite for whatever reason that person has an Advent wreath. They are not an official liturgical thing.
What does the second candle in advent wreath represent?
The second candle in the Advent wreath represents peace. It is traditionally lit on the second Sunday of Advent to symbolize the peace that Jesus brought to the world through his birth.
What is the meaning of Advent candles?
The first purple candle means: waitingThe second purple candle means: hopeThe third purple candle means: joyThe pink candle means: peace.Catholic AnswerThe candles, and the Advent wreath itself, are NOT part of the liturgy officially, and are a common folk custom from northern Europe. The four candles were put on the wreath to signify the four Sundays of Advent. Three violet candles and one rose candle - for the color of the four Advent Sundays (purple and pink are NOT liturgical colors in the Catholic Church). The candles themselves have no meaning outside of what some have given them, they are not officially part of the church's liturgy and thus have no official meaning. Some people put a white candle in the middle to stand for Christmas, but this is wildly inappropriate as, thought not official, it is an ADVENT wreath, and Advent ends on the afternoon of Christmas eve.
What colored candles are in the Advent Wreath?
The Advent Wreath The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five candles are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Candles Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the prophecy candle in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah. Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the Bethlehem candle, symbolizing Christ's manger. On the third Sunday of Advent the pink, or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the Shepherds' candle and it represents joy. The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the Angel's candle, represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent. On Christmas Eve, the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the Christ candle and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color of white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow. Celebrating with an Advent wreath during the weeks prior to Christmas is a great way for Christian families to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and for parents to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas. Another Advent tradition that can be very meaningful and fun for children is to celebrate with the Jesse Tree. From: About.com http://christianity.about.com/od/christmas/qt/adventwreath.htm
What does three purple candles and ond pink candle represent-signify for lent-easter?
There are no candles specifically for lent. I believe you are instead thinking of advent and the advent wreath, in which case each candle represents a different theme for each week.
When are the four candles in an Advent Wreath lit?
The first candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent. Each succeeding Sunday an additional candle is lit until all four are lit on the forth Sunday of Advent.
