Litany of Praise for Advent: Rejoice!

Here is a litany of praise for Advent. It was written by Brad Reynolds and posted on Journey with Jesus.

The Latin word "Gaudete" means “rejoice.” It is often used on the Third Sunday of Advent. (It is pronounced “Gow-day-tay.”)

Advent Litany: Gaudete

Because Christmas is almost here
Because dancing fits so well with music
Because inside baby clothes are miracles.
Gaudete!

Because some people love you
Because of chocolate
Because pain does not last forever
Because Santa Claus is coming.
Gaudete!

Because of laughter
Because there really are angels
Because your fingers fit your hands
Because forgiveness is yours for the asking
Because of children
Because of parents.
Gaudete!

Because the blind see.
And the lame walk.
Gaudete!

Because lepers are clean
And the deaf hear.
Gaudete!

Because the dead will live again
And there is good news for the poor.
Gaudete!

Because of Christmas
Because of Jesus
We rejoice!

~ written by Brad Reynolds, S.J., a photographer and artist in residence at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. This poem is taken from America; The National Catholic Weekly (December 11, 2006). Posted on Journey with Jesus. http://www.journeywithjesus.net/poemsandprayers/