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Gaudete! She said “yes!”
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Today is a special Sunday in the Church - the Third Sunday of Advent is known as "Gaudete" Sunday, from the first word of the Entrance Antiphon in its native Latin, "Gaudete", which means "Rejoice!"
Today is the day we light the third candle of the Advent wreath - the pink one amid the others, which are all purple.
Today is also quite special in our home, as it's the day 6 years ago on which I chose to ask Suzanne to be my wife, and it's the day 6 years ago on which she accepted my proposal.
I proposed after we had both received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, while we prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, before 10 PM Sunday Mass at St. Frances Xavier (SLU) College Church.
Here we are, 6 years later... blessed with five years of marriage, three wonderful boys, the blessing of being surrounded by numerous family and friends, good jobs, a nice home, an extended parish family, and so much more.
As the readings today instruct us, we rejoice always, shout for joy, and sing always. We are so blessed, so happy, and so full of thanks.
I've reposted our wedding site from 6 years ago, complete with both of our sides of the story of the proposal, and with the well-wishes that friends and family sent us back then. There are great memories there. Check it out!
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