Sunday, December 13, 2009

Today is Gaudette Sunday

The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudette Sunday. This is because for many centuries, the first word of the entrance song for this Sunday is the Latin word gaudette, which means "rejoice". This was taken from the invitation in the letter to the Philippians (4:4-5) which says: "Rejoice always in the Lord!" It is an invitation with a tone of joy and hope in the journey of Advent. BECAUSE THE LORD IS NEAR!

The color of the vestment of the priest for this Sunday can be pink, which emphasizes the joyful expectation of Advent. There can be more decorations (like flowers) and more music can be played. These are among the elements that are encouraged to be moderate during the season of Advent. Moreover, the Gloria is not sung during this season. This is recommended to emphasize the peak of the feast of Christmas, when more festive flowers can be placed, more solemn and joyful music are played an sung.

(The Church at Prayer: A Liturgical Catechesis By Sr. Maria Cecilia M. Payawal, PDDM)

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