Rejoice - Gaudete
Gaudete Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary – Rejoice! The time of grace has come— What we have wished for; Songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. God has become man, With nature marveling, The world has been renewed By the reigning Christ. The closed gate of Ezekiel Is passed through, Whence the light is risen; Salvation has been found. Therefore, let our assembly Now sing in brightness Let it bless the Lord: Salvation to our King. This video is the Latin words of the original song. Gaudete is Latin for Rejoice in this 16th century carol. 3rd Sunday of Advent Trader Joe's has a beautiful "Country Rose" collection It is important to remember as we celebrate the Season of Advent that we are not only preparing for the celebration of the birth of Jesus our Christ, but also we are preparing our hearts as we await HIS second coming at the end of the age. He came a little over 2,000 years ago to be the sin offering for us all and as he rose again fro