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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
	DECEMBER 15, 2019

REASON TO REJOICE

LARGA ESPERA

Dark violet is used through- out Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing.

Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5).
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El color morado se usa durante el Adviento para expresar el carácter de este tiempo de preparación espiritual para la Navidad y la “venida del Señor”. Pero en el Tercer Domingo de Adviento, anterior- mente conocido como Domingo Gaudete (“regocijo” en latín), se puede agregar el color rosa al ambiente litúrgico. Toda la liturgia está impregnada de regocijo.

La primera lectura de hoy y el Evangelio proclaman la realidad de la obra salvadora de Dios entre nosotros. Isaías describe con exuberancia la idílica transformación de toda la creación como resultado de la presencia de Dios en medio de su pueblo. En el Evangelio, Jesús vincula la profecía de Isaías con lo que está ocurriendo en su propio ministerio. Además de lista de curaciones de Isaías (los ciegos, los cojos, los leprosos y los sordos), la presencia de Jesús ofrece otras dos razones para regocijarnos: “Los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el Evangelio” (Mateo 11:5).
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“Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy.”
— Isaiah 35:10a

“Volverán a casa los rescatados por el Señor,
vendrán a Sión con cánticos de júbilo,
coronados de perpetua alegría.”
— Isaías 35:10a

First Reading: Is 35:1-6a, 10 * Psalm: Ps 146:6-10 *
Second Reading: Jas 5:7-10 * Gospel: Mt 11:2-11

PASTORS' MESSAGE

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, which is called “Gaudete” Sunday (coming from the Latin word which means “Rejoice”. The liturgical color is rose instead of purple. This is the Church’s way of further heightening our expectation as we draw ever nearer to the Solemnity of Christmas.

To make a good preparation during this Advent Season, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) prepared a calendar to bring you inspiration and reflection this season:

     Dec. 15 (3rd Sunday of Advent)—Today is Gaudete Sunday, the day when we shift our reflection from “the Lord is coming” to “the Lord is near.” Rejoice! We are more than halfway to Christmas Day!
     Dec. 16 (Monday)—Las Posadas, a reenactment of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter before the birth of Jesus, traditionally begins today. Pray for migrants currently seeking shelter
around the world. The Simbang Gabi (also called Misa de Gallo), is a devotional nine-day
series of Masses practiced by Filipino Catholics in the Philippines in anticipation of Christmas.
     Dec. 17 (Tuesday)—Today, begin adding the “O” Antiphons to your daily prayer until
Christmas Day. “O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love, come to teach us the path of knowledge!”
Note: Come to Simbang Gabi Mass at 7:00 p.m. with Auxiliary Bishop John Dolan.
     Dec. 18 (Wednesday)—We are reminded in Advent that Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus were refugees. Learn more about how you can support migrants and refugees here in the U.S. by getting involved in the USCCB’s C.A.R.E. program. “O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai, come to rescue us with your mighty power!”
     Dec. 19 (Thursday)—In today’s Gospel, we learn of Elizabeth’s miraculous conception of her son John. Say a prayer for life with your family today. “O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of
God’s love for all His people: come to save us without delay!”
     Dec. 20 (Friday)—Make this Friday night a family movie night, and watch a Christmas classic together. “O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free
the prisoners of darkness!”
     Dec. 21 (Saturday)—We learn in today’s Gospel that Mary spent three months with her kinswoman Elizabeth before returning home. How will you invite family and friends into your home this Christmas season? “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.”

To those who missed our Advent Penance Service, you may go to St. Rose of Lima Church (293 H St., Chula Vista) on December 17, or to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (1770 Kearney Ave., San Diego) on December 19 for their penance service at 7:00 p.m. The best way to prepare for Advent and Christmas is the Sacrament of Reconciliation.