The purple represents prayer, penance ... that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family. To bless your Advent wreath at home, follow our guide: “How to bless your Advent ...

Scripture readings, prayer and reflection are integral to Advent. Some people light candles on an Advent wreath. For others ... done personally or as a family unit in the home.

Each Sunday, we would come to the dinner table as a family, light the Advent wreath and read a prayer that would remind us of that Sunday’s special meaning. Then we would open our gifts and ...

Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with ... into silence, into prayer and reflection, into ...

Similar to Advent wreaths, Advent calendars are believed to have originated in Germany, according to Hallow, the Catholic prayer app. "They seem to have emerged from Lutheran communities in ...

The tradition of an Advent wreath with candles may date back to ... The purple candles symbolize prayer, penance and preparation during the season. The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday ...

During Advent, Christians engage in various practices to prepare their hearts and minds. These may include attending church services, reading scripture, participating in prayers and performing ...