FIRST READING
Isaiah 35:1—6a, 10
SECOND READING
James 5:7—10
James 5:7—10
GOSPEL
Matthew 11:2—11
Matthew 11:2—11
THEME: BE PATIENT, HE IS COMING WITH
JOY.
Because of the joy he will bring to
us, the Holy Mother Church named today GAUDATE SUNDAY. The name "Gaudete
Sunday" is taken from the words of the introit, Gaudete in Domino
semper, "rejoice in the Lord always." The Scriptural basis for this
Sunday comes from Philippians 4:4,5. Similar to Laetare Sunday during Lent,
Gaudete Sunday is a minor "break" from the more
penitential nature of the Advent season, and signals a shift from a penitential
style of waiting to a more joyful tone. In the past, when organs and flowers
were forbidden during the Advent Season, they were permitted during Gaudete
Sunday. Because of the more joyful tone of Gaudete Sunday, rose colored (pink)
vestments may be used instead of the normal violet ones. Also, the rose colored
Advent candle is lit. Continue Reading