From Catholic Charities USA ... "Advent and Christmas Daily Reflections"

Third Sunday of Advent

Today is Gaudete Sunday, the day we finally get to light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. After months of tedium while sheltering-in-place or quarantining, there is palpable excitement in something as simple as lighting a different-colored candle!

Gaudete is a Latin word that is translated rejoice. But what does rejoice mean? ...

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