Praying Towards Sunday

Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 2018

Readings

Third Sunday of Advent

First Reading

Zephaniah 3:14-18a

Responsorial Canticle

Isaiah 12:2-6

Second Reading

Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel

Luke 3:10-18

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Singing Our Faith

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as "Gaudete Sunday" which means "Rejoice!" The name is derived from the Introit for this Sunday, which quotes St. Paul's letter to the Philippians, "Rejoice in the Lord always! " The music in its original Gregorian chant notation is pictured above. Click here to listen to a recording of the whole introit.

Universal Prayer

We pray that the Holy Father and all Church leaders will guide the Church in a spirit of joy, so that we will be instruments in helping others become aware of God’s work in their lives. read more...

What Do We Do?: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Sunday Readings

The people in today’s Gospel are “filled with expectation.” They believe John the Baptist might be the Messiah they’ve been waiting for. Three times we hear their question: “What then should we do?” read more...

Enter into the seasons of Advent and Christmas with a new perspective. Scott Hahn's talk "Prepare the Way of the King" can be found on Formed.org

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