Joy - Advent 2025
One of the classic themes of Advent is joy. Today on this third Sunday of Advent we light the pink candle of Joy, also called the Shepherd’s Candle. We are called to remember the delight the shepherds felt when they first heard the good news of Christ’s birth.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing.
Advent joy isn’t shallow or fleeting. It springs from trusting God and His promises, even in the midst of life’s challenges, and from sharing life with others in meaningful community.
When we receive something that brings genuine joy, we can’t help but share it. Joy has a way of bubbling up and spilling out.
When was a moment you remember feeling pure, unfiltered joy?
