Season: Advent. Meaning: Preparation, emphasizing joy. Liturgical Color: Pink/Rose. Practices: Light the pink candle (Joy) on the Advent Wreath. Fasting: Optional on Wednesdays/Fridays, may be relaxed today to celebrate joy. Daily: Consider simplified lifestyles or charity. Prayer: Lord of Joy, as we light this candle, fill us with the delight of Your salvation. May our fasting reflect gratitude for Your coming. Through Christ, our Savior. Amen.