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 ...

Gaudete Sunday reminds us that the coming of Christ is — as the angel announced to the shepherds — good news of great joy. OPERATION HOLIDAY CHEER SENDS TREES, LETTERS TO TROOPS OVERSEAS ...

New York’s “most beloved Shepard” rejoiced, “What a joy and an honor it is to be at this great parish — this Gaudete Sunday, this third Sunday in December.” The students of Holy Rosary ...

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

We do know that Vatican officials have been inviting children from across Rome to bring their “bambinelli” to St. Peter’s Square on what is known as Gaudete Sunday — the third Sunday of ...

This day is also known as "Gaudete Sunday," said Kirby. In Latin, "gaudete" means "rejoice." Its name comes from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians, ...

This Sunday is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday, based on the Introit for the day: Gaudete in Domino semper, iterum dico, Gaudete, from Philippians 4:4 (“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I ...

During the season of Advent we await the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth and His coming again at the end of time. Our culture, in fact, seems to erase Advent, which is a penitential season ...

Welcome to the vibrant celebration of Gaudete Sunday, a beloved day in the Advent season that fills our hearts with joy and anticipation. As we journey towards Christmas, this unique Sunday stands out ...