Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles on Thursday urged the Catholic faithful to put up an Advent wreath in their houses.
“Now let us also promote this beautiful tradition to be observed in our homes with each family,” he said in a circular.
The Catholic prelate also encouraged parishes to promote the tradition in celebration of the days of Advent.
“I call on our parish priests, in particular, to do this promotion to our families, that is, to put up Advent wreaths and do the accompanying prayer rituals,” Valles said.
The Advent wreath is a symbol of the season, with a candle lit in each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. This year, it will start on November 28.
The wreath’s circle, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life in Jesus Christ.
He asked lay and youth leaders to urge the families to help start the tradition in homes.
“As we wait with joy and prepare for the celebration of Christmas, let us keep this beautiful tradition of displaying the Advent wreath in our homes to remind us of the eternity of God and of our eternal life in Christ,” he said.
Source: Philippines News Agency