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December 14, 2025 – 3rd Sunday of Advent/Gaudete Sunday

This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. We call this Sunday Gaudete, which means “Rejoice!” in Latin. Gaudete is also the first word in the entrance antiphon for Sunday’s Mass: Gaudete in domino semper, which means “Rejoice in the Lord always […]

Every week in the GROW newsletter, you will find helpful tips for teaching your Gospel Weeklies lesson, a reflection on the Sunday Gospel, and links to online resources. […] [READ MORE]

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SUNDAY’S GOSPEL
December 14, 2025 – 3rd Sunday of Advent/Gaudete Sunday

Matthew 11:2–11

In Advent, we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who is truly human and truly God. Healing actions prophesied by Isaiah—making the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame leap, as well as preaching the Good News to the poor—all tell John the Baptist […] [READ MORE]

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Website Spotlight: Grade-Level Doctrinal Themes

While the method (liturgical catechesis) and format (weekly student lessons) of the Gospel Weeklies differ from traditional religion textbooks, we cover the doctrinal themes that program directors, catechists, and Catholic school teachers have come to expect […] [READ MORE]
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David Dziena
Publisher

David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]

Joan McKamey
Project Editor

Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]

Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor

Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]