Transformation is a dominant motif in Sunday’s Old and New Testament readings. Zephaniah’s prophecy of a journey out of exile, to a restored Jerusalem, tells of fear translated into confidence, ...

If we allow today's Scriptures to guide us, we will ask more questions and give fewer answers about the Christ of Christmas present. If we wish to seek him, our starting place must be among those ...

In Jesuit Fr. Bill Cain's rendition of The Diary of Jesus Christ, we hear Jesus talk about listening to his mother sing her favorite song, the "Magnificat." (We pray it today as our responsorial ...

You are unable to view this content as it is hosted by a third-party. In order to watch ... Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch out of the half-light of Advent slightly closer towards the ...

As liturgical celebrations approach Christmas, the readings for the third Sunday of Advent draw attention to the connection between belief and praise. This day is called Gaudete Sunday ...

Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year. It starts four weeks ahead of Christmas, usually the last Sunday in November ... that reflect on scriptures of what they believe ...

Throughout the four weeks of the holiday, scripture readings encompass ... are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly ...

The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to rejoice’ and the readings on this Sunday focus on joy – rejoicing in the Lord and joy in ...

Similarly, during Advent, we prepare for the coming of Christ, both on Christmas and at the Second Coming. The rose candle is illuminated on the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday.

BY TRADITION, this is Gaudete Sunday, when the Church finds respite from the austerity of Advent observance. Gaudete means “rejoice”, and this was the first word of the day’s liturgy. That is one ...