"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, O daugher Jerusalem! The Lord has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; the King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear no, O Zion, be not discouraged! TheLord your God is in your midst, a mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, he will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals."
Zephaniah 3:14-18
Today's reading helps us put the celebration of Christ's birth in the perfect framework! What more could one ask for?
"Gaudete" means "rejoice" in the imperative form in Latin. Rosecea vestments are used during liturgy. We rejoice because it is only one more week until we commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord!
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