Here we are the 4^th Sunday of Advent, and the antiphon for Morning Prayer reminds us, “Today you will know the Lord is coming, and in the morning you will see his glory.”  

The first candle symbolizes hope and is called the “Prophet’s Candle.”  The second candle represents faith and is called “Bethlehem’s Candle.”  The third candle symbolizes joy and is called the “Shepherd’s Candle.”  The fourth candle represents peace and is called the “Angel’s Candle.”

The (optional) fifth candle represents light and purity and is called “Christ’s candle.” It is placed in the middle and is lit on Christmas Day.

May God Be Praised!