Gaudete Sunday
A joyful heart
The heart of the mother
Mary
The third candle
Symbol of joy
The joy of our hearts
The joy of our minds
The joy of our souls
He is coming!
Gaudete Sunday
Joy is a Symbol of our Chritian faith
Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent in the Christian liturgical calendar. The term Gaudete is derived from the Latin word for rejoice, and this Sunday is marked by a theme of joy in anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
History
Liturgical Origin: Gaudete Sunday has its roots in the early Christian church. It dates back to at least the 4th century. The practice of having a Sunday in Advent focused on joy emerged as a way to balance the somber nature of the Advent season, which is traditionally one of penance and preparation.
Advent Season: Advent is a period of four weeks leading up to Christmas, intended for reflection and preparation for the coming of Christ. The first two Sundays of Advent are generally more somber, but Gaudete Sunday introduces a shift toward celebration.
Rose Vestments: Traditionally, priests wear rose-colored vestments instead of the more commonly used purple or violet, symbolizing joy and a lightening of the penitential spirit. This use of rose color is intended to reflect the joy that is to come with the celebration of Christmas.
Meaning
Joy and Hope: Gaudete Sunday emphasizes the joy and hope inherent in the Christian message. It serves as a reminder that, despite the preparations and penitential practices during Advent, the coming of Christ brings joy and hope to the world.
Scriptural Foundations: The readings for Gaudete Sunday often focus on themes of joy and salvation. For instance, the traditional entrance antiphon for the day is taken from Philippians 4:4-5, which calls upon the faithful to Rejoice in the Lord always.
Encouragement: This Sunday encourages believers to reflect on the joyful aspects of their faith and to anticipate the joy of Christmas. It invites them to celebrate the light that Christ brings into the world and to remember the blessings and joy of their spiritual journey.
In summary, Gaudete Sunday is a significant part of the Advent season, marking a moment of joy and anticipation amid a season of reflection and preparation for Christmas. Its history and meaning enrich the spiritual experience of the season for Christians around the world.
An old song
Gaudete in Domino semper
iterum dico, gaudete.
Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus:
Dominus enim prope est.
Nihil solliciti sitis:
sed in omni oratione
et obsecratione cum gratiarum actione
petitiones vestræ innotescant apud Deum.
Benedixisti Domine terram tuam:
avertisti captivitatem Jacob.
Free tranlsation
Rejoice in the Lord!
No matter what happens!
I repeat: Rejoice!
Let your forbearance be known to all.
The Lord is near, at hand.
Be not anxious about anything.
Bring your request before the Lord
In prayer, supplication and thanksgiving
let your demand be known to God.
You have blessed Your land Lord
You have ended the captivity of Jacob.
Video’s
The King’s Singers – Gaudete
Anúna – Gaudete – arrangement Michael McGlynn
