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Advent Wreath - First Sunday

  • brendanflaxman
  • Nov 27, 2022
  • 1 min read


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Today we light the first candle on our Advent Wreath. This first purple candle symbolizes hope. Named The Prophecy Candle, it reminds us of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.


 
 

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