Gaudete Sunday: Our reminder of a joy that does not fade

Father Michael Merritt, parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Spirit in Webster and St. Joseph’s in Penfield, offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. This episode is sponsored by Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home (https://jenningsnultonmattlefh.com/). Extraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review! For the readings and Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm To learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ For the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025 For the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Michael Merritt Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by: Joseph DiJames Edited by: Gina Capellazzi