Third Sunday of Advent / Gaudete Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Are you the one we are seeking?

Today marks the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday (“Rejoice” in Latin). In our daily lives, when we eagerly await a significant event, we often seek advice from those we trust, finding comfort in their words. At times, we lean toward believing human assurances rather than the unseen God.

In our spiritual journey, we similarly yearn for eternal happiness. We entrust ourselves to the teachings proclaimed by God’s servants, receive Baptism to unite with Christ in His death and resurrection, and desire to draw from the infinite grace of divine love. Yet, like John the Baptist and his disciples, we may focus on seeking temporal blessings rather than the transformative gift of the Spirit.

On this Joyful Sunday, let us shift our gaze. Instead of relying on human expectations, let us discern the signs of God’s presence in our lives through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May we embrace Him fully, allowing our thoughts, words, and deeds to conform to His likeness, becoming new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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