The third week of Advent, also known as “Gaudete Sunday,” means we have passed the half-way point and Christmas is drawing near. The word gaudete means “rejoice,” and at this point in our Advent journey our hearts should be filled with joy as we ponder the magnitude of Christ’s birth. We mark this joyful time by lighting the one and only pink candle on the wreath.
Mercy Reflection
- Reflection 187: A Rainbow after the Storm July 5, 2025
- Reflection 186: Transpierced by God July 4, 2025
Bishop R. Barron’s Sermons
- The Church’s Marching Orders July 1, 2025
- The Church Is Built on the Rock June 23, 2025
Daily Gospel Reflection
- The Apostolic Mission July 5, 2025
- The Newness of Grace July 4, 2025