A special form of wreath is the Advent ... for this once during Advent. The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Visit each week during the season of Advent as we light a new candle and share a new gift. The Marian Library wishes you hope, peace, joy and love throughout the season and the new year to come. Two ...

The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to rejoice’ and the readings on this Sunday focus on joy – rejoicing in the Lord and joy in ...

The Marian Library has created two ways to listen to Christmas music that are perfectly in tune with Joy to the World!, our 2024 Christmas exhibit. Start off the Advent season with familiar Christmas ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds ... The circular shape of the wreath represents the eternal nature of God — his never-ending love ...