REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE B, 2023
Rejoice in the Lord always because the joy of the Lord is our strength! The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday”. It is derived from the original Latin text of the entrance antiphon of today’s Eucharist celebration: “Gaudete in Domino Semper” which means–“Rejoice in the Lord always.” This changes radically the tone of our Advent celebration and preparation for the Coming our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.