First Reading: Is 61: 1 – 2., 10 -11 | Second Reading: 1 Thess 5;16 – 24 | Gospel: Jn 1: 6 – 8, 19 – 28
A Joyful Sunday: Rose Sunday: The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words “gaudium,” joy, and “gaudeo,” to rejoice or be glad. Gaudete Sunday occurs eight to thirteen days before Christmas, and the nearness of the feast is reason for great joy.