Gaudete means "rejoice" and takes its name from the first word of the Introit for that Sunday. There is but one week to go and soon the King's birthday shall arrive. These decorations may be ...

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 ...

The rose-colored vestments can be worn on two occasions: the Laetare Sunday during Lent and the Gaudete Sunday during Advent. Meanwhile, the liturgical color during the Lenten Season is purple, which ...