The pink candle lit on Gaudete Sunday symbolizes joy at the approaching birth of baby Jesus. In our article on the Second Sunday of Advent, we explore the meaning of the purple candle and its ...

Each has a specific focus, and the Third Sunday, known as the Advent, is the most important Sunday in the year. Gaudete Sunday - which means “Rejoice”, is characterized by a special tone: lto joy and ...

This Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. Pope Francis has consistently called us to live with joy, most especially in his apostolic exhortation "The Joy of the Gospel," in ...

As we gather on this Third Sunday of Advent, the theme of joy resounds through our readings, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the season. As Christmas approaches—the Incarnation of the Son of God ...

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At two key moments in the liturgical year, the church invites us to celebrate the joy of faith: Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday of Lent) and Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent ...

Takeaways. On this third Sunday before the birth of our Savior, the churches want to highlight the importance of joy during the Advent season. During this time of a VUCA world, where complex ...

I’m often asked one particular question during the Season of Advent, “Why is the third Sunday of Advent different from the others ... are tasked to be a source of hope, peace, joy, and love. Therefore ...

I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.” (Luke 3:16) This Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Joy Sunday.” The opening antiphon of the celebration is a strong call ...

December 15, 2024, is the third Sunday ... on the Advent wreath. But they are replaced by the rose-colored candle, a bright symbol of joy breaking into the darkness. Gaudete Sunday reminds us ...