rejoice Archives

Rejoicing with the O Antiphons

by Joannie Watson | Dec 15, 2023 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

Two of my favorite moments of Advent are Gaudete Sunday and the O Antiphons. And while I’m...

Rejoicing in Lent

by Joannie Watson | Mar 12, 2021 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

“The Lord has made promises. Our joy comes from believing He is faithful.” This Sunday...

Patience—A Beautiful Fruit

by Carmelite Sisters | Oct 27, 2020 | Living, Spotlight | 0 |

Patience. This simple word can evoke such a variety of responses! “It’s impossible to practice, I...

Rejoice in Hope

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2019 | Sundays | 0 |

Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice in hope. As John the Baptist found joy amidst suffering due to the Good News that the Christ had appeared, we too pause from our Advent penance to rejoice in a salvation that has drawn near...

Encountering the Word — 1 Samuel 2:1

by ICL Editor | May 30, 2018 | Verse | 0 |

“Hannah also prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.’ ” (1 Samuel 2:1) Please share on social media. Print this...

Encountering the Word — Luke 1:57-58

by ICL Editor | Dec 23, 2017 | Verse | 0 |

“Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son. And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.” (Luke 1:57-58) Please share on social...

Encountering the Word — 1 Samuel 2:1

by ICL Editor | Dec 22, 2017 | Verse | 0 |

“Hannah also prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.’ ” (1 Samuel 2:1) Please share on social media. Print this...

The Spiritual Joy of John the Baptist

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Dec 16, 2017 | Sundays | 0 |

On the Third Sunday of Advent, penitential purple gives way to pink and we celebrate “Gaudete” or...

Encountering the Word — 1 Samuel 2:1

by ICL Editor | Aug 21, 2017 | Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Hannah also prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.’ ” (1 Samuel 2:1) Please share...

Encountering the Word — Tobit 13:7

by ICL Editor | Jun 6, 2017 | Verse | 0 |

“I exalt my God; my soul exalts the King of heaven, and will rejoice in his majesty.” (Tobit 13:7) Please share on social media. Print this...

Encountering the Word — 1 Samuel 2:1

by ICL Editor | Dec 15, 2016 | Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Hannah also prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.’ ” (1 Samuel 2:1) Print this...