In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue help guide us into Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. During this time, it is an opportunity to experience John the Baptist’s message of repentance and the joy of God’s mercy. They explain that despite all the discrimination, persecution, and prejudice throughout the world, we must all stand in solidarity and follow St. Paul’s call to “rejoice always.” Bishop Brennan tells us that no matter how tough life gets, we should rejoice for the Lord is near and will never abandon us.