Advent Reflection 2: The tradition of the Advent Wreath

(Vatican Radio) Made of evergreen plants and with four candles, the Advent wreath is a long-standing Christian tradition that is used as a spiritual preparation for the coming of Christmas. In the second of his Advent reflections, Scottish Jesuit priest Chris Boles reflects on this traditional practice and explores its symbolism and imagery. The reflection is introduced by Vatican Radio's Susy Hodges:

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