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 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 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 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!
And the lame walk.
Gaudete!
Because
lepers are clean
And the deaf hear.
Gaudete!
And the deaf hear.
Gaudete!
Because
the dead will live again
And there is good news for the poor.
Gaudete!
And there is good news for the poor.
Gaudete!
Because
of Christmas
Because of Jesus
We rejoice!
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/