The Third Sunday in Advent has traditionally been called by the Latin word, Gaudete, meaning “Rejoice!” For as you are called to repentance, so also are you urged to rejoice in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. By His own Cross, He has accomplished salvation for you; “He has […]

The Advent wreath is a contribution of the German and Scandinavian traditions.  It developed out of the simple use of an evergreen spray of fir, spruce, balsam, or pine placed near the hearth.  The wreath is plain, without any ornamentation of ribbon or bow.  The evergreen of the wreath represents […]