his joy in giving him the name Jesus. "A son's circumcision was the first religious obligation of a father, and with this ceremony (cf. Lk 2:21) Joseph exercised his right and duty with regard to ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

You are unable to view this content as it is hosted by a third-party. In order to watch ... Today, on Gaudete Sunday, we just begin to inch out of the half-light of Advent slightly closer towards the ...

A new candle is lit every Sunday before Christmas ... symbolize the love that comes through Christ. This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about ...