The 3rd CANDLE (Pink) is called THE SHEPHERD’S CANDLE or THE
CANDLE OF JOY.
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and said them, ‘… I bring you good news
of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior
has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10). The Third Sunday of
Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday” or SUNDAY OF JOY