Rejoicing in 2020 – Third Sunday of Advent

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete (Rejoicing) Sunday. This is where we pause in our solemn reflections, light the third candle of our Advent wreath (which is pink) and realize with joy and wonder what this process is leading to: the fulfillment of hope and promise in the greatness of love.

I did wonder just how Roger proposed to follow Captain Cunninghams act. The congregation had scattered under the trees to take refreshment, but every group I passed was discussing what...