Photo was taken in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

The 3rd candle on the right is lit for the 3rd Sunday of Advent and it is pink to mark the joys and blessings in our lives.

Thought on Sunday – December – 11/12/2011

The following reflection is by Jane Mellett

Today is GAUDATE Sunday which means ‘Rejoice’. We light the pink Advent candle and perhaps we should THINK PINK or even wear pink as St Paul says to us: ‘Brothers and Sisters: Rejoice always!’ These final days of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth are sacred. There is much darkness around us in society, in our church community and Advent expresses the complexity of the world, the yearning for the Light. We could easily become cynical but today we are asked to REJOICE (think pink!), to be thankful for those who come as witnesses for Christ (think pink!) whether they be the Mother Teresas of this world or in the words of Margaret Silf: ‘The teacher who helps a child solve a problem; the teenager who stops to share a word and a sandwich with a homeless person; the activist who insists on justice for the asylum seeker, they are all reflecting the glory of the Lord.’

Today, THINK PINK, remember we are all called by the Lord. Remember the great things he has done and continues to do for you. Remember how your goodness and compassion can bring the Light of Christ to others. And of course, remember to THINK PINK.