Gaudete Sunday

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | December 16, 2023 12:05 am

John the Baptist is often thought of as a stern, grim figure.  But as a matter of fact, he could be the patron saint of joy!  Maybe that’s why is is the focal point of the gospel for Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday, the third (3rd) Sunday of Advent.  Joy comes only through humility and repentance.



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Endnotes:
  1. Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11; | Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; | First Thessalonians 5:16-24; | John 1:6-8, 19-28: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121723.cfm

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