Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice; let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. Phil. 4:4
Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent. You light 2 purple and the one rose candle. Liturgically the day is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a translation of the Latin word for ‘rejoice’, which is found in the antiphon of the service today—taken from Philippians 4:4. (The Advent wreath in the photo is from several years ago at the Cathedral.)
Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent. You light 2 purple and the one rose candle. Liturgically the day is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a translation of the Latin word for ‘rejoice’, which is found in the antiphon of the service today—taken from Philippians 4:4. (The Advent wreath in the photo is from several years ago at the Cathedral.)
We are reminded that our Lord is drawing close and we are to be active and JOYFUL in our waiting and watching for that coming.
The prayer today is from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. I love the words that invoke God's presence among us.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might comeamong us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins,let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliverus; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you andthe Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen
See you tomorrow!
