REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE B, 2023
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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.

FEAST OF JOY: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023
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FEAST OF JOY: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

One basic and undeniable fact of our Christian life is that God always calls or invites us to the feast of joy. The Eucharist and communitarian liturgical celebrations are enriching with the Word of God and the communion of brothers and sisters.

God always invites us to a life of grace, joy, and celebration. He invites us to an intimate, rich, and abundant life with Him and in Him. God´s invitation is with a wide-armed, open-hearted, and generous hospitality. That is gratuitous, full, and lavish.

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, GRACE AND LIFE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS, CYCLE A, 2022
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LOVE, JOY, PEACE, GRACE AND LIFE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS, CYCLE A, 2022

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, GRACE AND LIFE The beautiful themes of Christmas are love, joy, peace, grace and life. It reveals to us that: God is love 1 John 4: 8, 16. It is assured of the joy of the Lord…

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE A, 2022
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THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE A, 2022

We are invited to hope and joy at this season of Advent and Christmas. Traditionally, the third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete” Sunday. The day takes its common name from the Latin word “Gaudete” (“Rejoice”). The first word of the entrance antiphon of this day’s Mass: “Gaudete in Domino Semper…” which means “rejoice in the Lord always”.

MARY: THE HERALD OF JOY AND PEACE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT AND THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, CYCLE C, 2021
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MARY: THE HERALD OF JOY AND PEACE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT AND THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, CYCLE C, 2021

The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe invites us to see Mary as the herald of joy and peace to the human race. The coincidence of celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the 3rd Sunday of Advent is one of Joy. A Sunday is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete means rejoice. 

BE JOYOUS AND LET YOUR JOY BE COMMUNICATIVE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CYCLE C, AND (DECEMBER 12TH, SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MÉXICO) 2021
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BE JOYOUS AND LET YOUR JOY BE COMMUNICATIVE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CYCLE C, AND (DECEMBER 12TH, SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MÉXICO) 2021

Our Christian life is a call to us to be joyous and to let our joy be communicative to our brothers and sisters around us. This third Sunday of Advent is the celebration of joy. In the Holy Mass of today, the first four words of the Entrance Antiphon begins with Gaudete in Domino Semper, which means, Rejoice in the Lord always (Philippians 4:4). 

REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE B
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REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CYCLE B

It is derived from the original Latin text of the entrance antiphon of the today 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.