Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch out of the half-light of Advent ... with the words, ‘Rejoice Gaudete in Lord always’ from St Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He encourages us to ...

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 ...

Six weeks from this Sunday, on Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent ... Mother of the Word Incarnate, to help us embrace these renewed words and sacred texts with joy and deep faith.