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The Advent season began Dec. 3 with the lighting of the Advent wreath as the central symbolic rite of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Purple is the color of penitence and humility, thus, three purple candles. The rose colored candle represents a hopeful look toward Christ's coming. (CNS photo/Jon L. Hendricks)

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The third week of Advent: ‘REJOICE!’

With all those Christmas preparations at home, let us take to heart and to truly live the words prayed at Mass.

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