Sisters Catherine Marie Macdonald, Anne Schenck and Sue Mosteller recently received special tributes.
Though it's not done universally, lighting a white candle is a tradition that has become popular in modern day adaptations.
The third candle is pink and symbolizes joy. It is called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy.
The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
The seeds for this latest ministry were sown at age five.
I lived in St. Monica's Parish, Toronto. Family and parish were always a community affair. Joining another community seemed not so different!
