The altar and the vestments of the priest and decon are all in purple array awaiting the coming of the King of Israel. Last Sunday we lit the first purple candle of Hope and this week the candle of Faith. What does all this purple represent? In the Catholic tradition, violet is the symbol of penance so it is worn for both Advent and Lent. However, it is also the color most associated with royalty! As we are joined to Christ, the Bible says we are a royal priesthood and co-heirs with him. Therefore if we are in Christ, we share all that the Father has lavished on the Son. That is the gift of the "better covenant" Christ brought for us with his own blood.
1 Peter 2:9 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into the marvelous light;"
So let us walk in the light as if we were these lit candles. In doing so we are showing forth the praises of God and His Son Christ Jesus who dwell in unapproachable light. As the decon says: "Go in peace glorifying the Lord by your life." Yes, may we shine for Him!
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