The Hope of Advent

Advent is a liturgical season in which the Church prepares for Christmas through penance, acts of charity and the celebration of the sacraments.  It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope in anticipation of the coming of Our Savior.  A different candle is lit each Sunday during the Advent season.  The first is purple and represents Hope.  Thus the title of this painting!  The second candle, also purple , represents Faith.  Third candle, pink, represents Joy and reminds us of the coming birth of Christ.  The fourth is purple and reminds of the final week of prayer and penance before the birth of Christ.