On the 3rd Sunday of Advent we light the pink candle which symbolises Joy. The Sunday is also known as Gaudate Sunday, Joyful Sunday, it reminds us the joy of the shepherds who heard the Angel's greeting which we remember in the Gloria. Glory to God in the Highest. The Psalm this week is the great song of praise by Mary, the Magnificat.
Although it has been a difficult year this can be a time to think about something that brings you joy ... which might be as simple as a smile, an unexpected phone call, a memory from the past.