Advent - Third Sunday - Joy Candle

On the Third Sunday Of Advent, we light the Joy Candle, Otherwise known as the Shepherd Candle, this candle reflects the joy that comes through Jesus’ arrival, and through the salvation he has gifted us.

For the Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran Churches, this Sunday is also often called "Gaudete" (Gaudete is from the Latin, which means Rejoice) So, we are to be joyful at the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. He will save His people.