Sunday, December 16, 2012

Advent....






This is the third Sunday of Advent, and it is the day to light three purple - or blue - candles on the

Advent wreath.   Sometimes the third candle is pink - or rose.  It is the symbol of Christ our Joy.

                              "When they saw the star, they were filled with joy."

                                                                                                      Matthew 2:10

Resource - Advent - A Calendar of Devotions 2012 by Robert V. Dodd
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11 comments:

  1. ButtercupDecember 16, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Prayers for all this Sunday for joy and for healing. Having a holiday lunch with one of my dearest friends today. So grateful for the gift of friendship, near and far!

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  2. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 16, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Naturally, I would prefer the pink or rose color! :-)

    This world of ours needs all the warm colors it can get, me'thinks. Especially at this time, in our Beloved Country.

    And thank you so much for keeping- on-keeping-on as it were. Our posts and our comments, are our form of sharing gentle hugs, with our Dear Blogging Friends. Which I happen to think is very important, at such a time of sadness in the news.

    Hugs...

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  3. Barbara F.December 16, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Still praying and can't stop thinking about the events on Friday. A very horrible day. I will light my 3rd candle, I really should post a photo of my Advent wreath. xo

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  4. SusieDecember 16, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    We continue to pray for those in Newtown. xo,Susie

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  5. Farm GirlDecember 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I love the Advent. Such a good reminder.

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  6. NanaDianaDecember 16, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Prayers today for all those that are holding back tears as they light their advent candles. Blessings to you- xo Diana

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  7. BethDecember 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Prayers for a brighter tomorrow!

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  8. GlendaDecember 16, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    It's so important to remember that there is a difference between happiness and joy. Even when we're not happy about a situation, we can still have that inner joy that only Jesus brings! Someone has said "happiness depends on happenings, but joy depends on Jesus," and I like that very much! :-)

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  9. HappyKDecember 16, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I ditto what Glenda said. Couldn't have said it better.

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    With all the sadness this weekend I am also reminded of the JOY in my heart!

    hugs, Linda

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Advent is a fabulous time ---a time of anticipation... But---the events of this week have certainly put a 'damper' on our joy... God be with those people in Connecticut.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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