Sunday, Dec. 17, is the Third Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11; Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28. This Sunday is traditionally called ...

The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, which is called Gaudete Sunday. Roman Catholics, Anglicans (Episcopalians), Lutherans and many other Protestant churches observe the season ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, which we call Gaudete Sunday. On that Sunday, in addition to the pink candle, the priest wears a pink vestment, which he might refer to as ...

Pink candle: The third candle, often lit on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is pink or rose in color. This Sunday is a day of rejoicing and marks the midpoint of Advent. Pink ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday showing the nearness of the coming of Christ. The word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words “Gaudium,”or “joy,” and ...

The rose candle is illuminated on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. At Mass on the third Sunday, the priest also wears rose-colored vestments. Gaudete Sunday is a day for ...