Nov 26, 2024 · First Sunday of Advent: On the first Sunday of Advent, Christians light the first candle on the Advent wreath, which is often purple or blue in color. This candle is called the …

Nov 20, 2025 · The first week of Advent celebrates hope. The candle of hope reminds us that God's promises in the Old Testament are true. Jesus, our Messiah and hope, is born.

Reflection: Advent teaches holy patience — a waiting that deepens our trust. Even when God’s answers seem delayed, God’s love and purpose are never absent. In the quiet waiting, faith is …

1 day ago · This Sunday, Catholics everywhere light the first Advent candle—a small flame that dispels spiritual darkness. That single violet candle, the candle of hope, reminds us that God …

The first purple candle of the Advent wreath—often called the Prophet’s Candle —symbolizes the hope of Israel as they awaited the Messiah. The prophets, especially Isaiah, spoke of a light …

Nov 20, 2025 · Here is the prayer and Scripture for the first week of Advent, focused on the candle of hope. Learn more about Advent and the significance of the first week.

As Advent begins we light the first candle — the Candle of Hope. This week invites us to trust in God's promises: that light breaks through darkness, that God is faithful, and that dawn will …

Praying the First Week of Advent As we begin Advent, we light one candle in the midst of all the darkness in our lives and in the world. It symbolizes our longing, our desire, our hope. Three …

2 days ago · One purple candle is lit on an Advent wreath, the central symbolic rite of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Purple is the color of penitence and humility. The rose colored …

2 days ago · Celebrate Advent as a family with devotions, candles, songs, and activities that center on hope and the promise of “God with us.”