Christ is the Light that came into the world to dispel the darkness of sin. He arrived into the world as a human being, fully God and fully man. The third candle (pink or rose) is called the "Candle of Joy." It recalls the angels joyfully singing about the birth of Christ.
Loving God, make room in our hearts for people who need us. We thank you for the friends and strangers who have received us in our need, and we ask for the courage to share that love with others through loving action. Amen
On the third Sunday of Advent, the father of the family prays: "O Lord, we beg Thee, incline Thy ear to our prayers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of Thy visitation. Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.” The mother then lights the purple candles from the first two weeks, and the youngest child lights the third pink candle. Amen"
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