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ADVENTCAzT 2020 15: “So many thousands are suffering. How can one then rejoice?”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 15, for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, “Gaudete!” Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · 15 Advent20 These 5 minute offerings are a token of gratitude especially for my benefactors. Thank you! Chime in if you listened. Today Pius Parsch … Read More
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WDTPRS – “Gaudete” 3rd Sunday of Advent: All the orations!
This Sunday’s nickname, “Gaudete” means “Rejoice!” Gaudete, an imperative of gaudeo and the first word of the Introit chant, sets the theme in the Novus Ordo and the older, Traditional Mass: joy. Advent is not strictly a penitential season the … Read More
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WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday of Advent: The childlike dash
We are coming to the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also nicknamed Gaudete…. the plural imperative of gaudeo, “Rejoice!”, the first word of the Introit chant. This Sunday there is a relaxation of the penitential aspect of Advent, just Laetare Sunday does … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Pastor says “Gaudete Sunday, is no more”
This greeted me in my email today. I pray that you are well. I am a permanent Deacon. I began my homily today … making mention that today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, or “Rejoice Sunday.” After Mass my pastor approached … Read More
WDTPRS – Gaudete Sunday: “good news” of the chaff’s destiny in “unquenchable fire”
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is nicknamed “Gaudete … Rejoice!”, from the first word of the first chant, the Introit. Today we relax slightly our penitential focus during Advent. Some say Advent is not a penitential time, even though it … Read More
WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday of Advent: The childlike dash
We are coming to the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also nicknamed Gaudete…. the plural imperative of gaudeo, “Rejoice!”, the first word of the Introit chant. This Sunday there is a relaxation of the penitential aspect of Advent, just Laetare Sunday does … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Rose vestment on weekdays after Gaudete Sunday?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can rose Vestments be worn on the Féria days of the 3rd week of Advent in both Extraordinary Form and Novus Ordo? I haven’t seen an indication of that for the Novus Ordo in the Novus … Read More
POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday 2016?
Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete. Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox. Anyone can vote, but only registered members can comment. UPDATE: Here are the new rose vestments in … Read More
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WDTPRS – 3rd Sunday of Advent: The childlike dash towards the long-desired thing
We are coming to the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also nicknamed Gaudete…. the plural imperative of gaudeo, “Rejoice!”, the first word of the Introit chant. This Sunday there is a relaxation of the penitential aspect of Advent, just Laetare Sunday does … Read More
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POLL: Gaudete Sunday Vestments
Yesterday was Gaudete Sunday. In the Roman, Latin Rite we could wear Rose vestments for Holy Mass and for celebration of the Hours. What color were the vestments you saw this year?
WDTPRS POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday?
Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent. Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox.
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WDTPRS POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday?
Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent. Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox.
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A Gaudete Rose report
It is nice to see that His Hermeneuticalness had a Solemn Mass at Blackfen and used their new rose set. The Mulier Fortis has photos.
Gaudete Rose – WDTPRS CONFIRMATION POLL
Early in the last week I posted a poll asking what color of vestments you expected to see at your church on Gaudete Sunday. Here were your results: What color vestments do you think you will see on Gaudete Sunday … Read More
