Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024
Today is Gaudete, i.e. “Rejoice Sunday.” Traditionally, we light the pink candle on the wreath. We do so after two weeks of soul-searching and responsible cooperation with God’s grace to free ourselves of our nagging flaws. We also fill ourselves with love and willingness to serve the Lord and our neighbor while awaiting the glorious revelation of the total Christ, i.e. the Lord Jesus Christ and his Body, the Church, as one. We also stop to take stock of the reasons why we should look forward with eagerness to the fulfilment