12/17/2023 7:00 am (current 12/17/2023 7:00 am)
Chaplain Jakob Geier from Bludenz shares his thoughts on the third Advent. ©VOL.AT/Mayer
Chaplain Geier shares his thoughts on Advent Sunday and describes a stunning natural spectacle in the sky while the pink Advent wreath candle is lit.
Chaplain Jakob Geier from Bludenz shares his thoughts on Advent Sunday and describes how a stunning natural spectacle becomes visible in the sky in the wintry morning hours: “Just before sunrise, at dawn, the sky can change color. color. the hottest colors are visible.” This splendor of colors, which can be explained physically by the different wavelengths of the color spectrum, also has a deeper symbolic meaning in Christian liturgy.
The Third Candle: Hope and the Coming Light
On the third Sunday of Advent, symbolically seen as “sunrise”, the third candle of the Advent wreath is lit, which is the appropriate color of pink. This color reflects the hope and light approaching Christmas, which for Christians symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ. Geier explains: “Therefore, the color pink testifies to the rising sun, which we will celebrate at Christmas.”
The Light of Hope: Comfort for the Sick and Lonely
Chaplain Geier emphasizes the importance of this light for people: “People who sit in the darkness and shadows of life see a bright light. A light shines upon those who live in the realm of death.” This light brings hope and comfort to the sick, lonely and worried and symbolizes the gentle arrival of the great light that is Christmas. It gradually illuminates the darkness, giving confidence and trust in the future and the approaching Christmas.
Christmas Wishes from Kaplan Geier
At the end of his reflections, Kaplan Geier wishes all Vorarlberg residents a blessed Christmas: “I wish all Vorarlberg residents a blessed, peaceful and hopeful Christmas 2023”.