December 17: Rejoice, a Sunday Scriptures blog

This third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Gaudete” or “Rejoice” Sunday, and wearing of rose-colored vestments is permitted. “I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul,” proclaims our first reading from Third Isaiah. And who would not cheer for an Anointed who…

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God Moments

As I approached the double doors that always fling themselves open to welcome and invite me to continue my journey through the walkway that leads into Good Samaritan Hospital, I found myself looking through the glass at another woman who looked as confused as I felt. Clearly both of us…

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