Place the candles in the ... decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and rose-pink for the third week, which begins with Gaudete Sunday, when flowers are permitted ...

second and fourth Sunday of Advent. 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 ...

An Advent green wreath with four coloured candles is prominently displayed ... by switching the colour to rose on the third or fourth Sunday. However, many still observe fasting and focus on ...