Readings: Isaiah 2: 1-6; Psalm 122, R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” Romans 13: 11 -14; Gospel – Matthew 24; 37-44 Today, we begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of ...

The third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, is a time to pause and rejoice. Joy is different from happiness and can exist even during times of difficulty or grief. Small, unexpected moments ...