Make a Joyful Noise

In the midst of our Advent waiting is Guadete Sunday.  Gaudete is Latin for REJOICE.  So, on this day, we ought to rejoice.  Scriptural tradition tells us that this is the day the Wise Men set out to seek the newborn king.  Liturgical tradition suspended all fasting on this day during Advent, so it was one of rejoicing for other reasons too.

O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!