Advent Wreath Meaning An Advent wreath is a circular arrangement of evergreen branches that is traditionally used in the Christian liturgical season of Advent, which marks the period leading up to Christmas. The wreath typically holds four candles, which are lit progressively over the four weeks of Advent, with one candle being lit each Sunday. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 524 states that the Advent liturgy is a way to renew the desire for the Messiah's second coming and the Advent wreat

Today (December 10th), we celebrated the second Sunday in Advent. We lit the second candle on the Advent wreath...the Bethlehem candle symbolizes peace, and reminds us of Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem before Mary gave birth to Jesus. This week we will reflect on the peace brought by Jesus Christ...inner spiritual peace and the hope of peace on Earth and good will toward men. Here is part of today's worship service...singing of the hymn of the Word "Shall We Gather at the R