The Third Sunday of Advent is often referred to as Gaudete ("Rejoice") Sunday. The title comes from the beginning of the Latin introit for this Sunday, "Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico ...

Tell someone you love them. Do something for someone who needs it. As Christians celebrate joy on this third Sunday of Advent, may we all be reminded of the power of joy to make the world a better ...

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 liturgical celebrations approach Christmas, the readings for the third Sunday of Advent ... to anticipate our Christmas joy even during these remaining days of Advent. “The spirit of the ...

Sunday, Dec. 17, is the Third Sunday of Advent. Mass readings ... It is surely more than feeling mere emotional joy. The goal is a deep, serene, confident and stable joy of the Holy Spirit.

the third Sunday of Advent, is pink or rose in color. This Sunday is a day of rejoicing and marks the midpoint of Advent. Pink symbolizes joy, and Gaudete Sunday is a reminder of the joy that ...

Advent also includes an "element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas ... is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, which is ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

Advent is also intended to be a season of fasting, like Lent, and both holidays are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly ...