EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 6 MIN
Church Vocab: Joy vs Happiness | Mother Paige
from Little Saints, Big Lessons: Children's Sermons from St. Peter's Episcopal Church · host St. Peter's Episcopal Church
In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of Gaudete Sunday, also known as Rejoice Sunday, where the pink candle is lit. She highlights the difference between happiness and joy, using the musical 'Wicked' as a reference. Mother Paige emphasizes the importance of finding grace in our actions and waiting patiently for God's promises, similar to a farmer waiting for crops to grow. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:20 Candle of Joy and Baptism00:36 Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice!00:50 Lessons from Wicked01:50 Understanding Joy and Advent02:37 The Challenge of Patience03:08 The Farmer's Patience04:02 Living Our Baptismal Promises04:55 Conclusion and Song
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In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of Gaudete Sunday, also known as Rejoice Sunday, where the pink candle is lit. She highlights the difference between happiness and joy, using the musical 'Wicked' as a reference. Mother Paige emphasizes the importance of finding grace in our actions and waiting patiently for God's promises, similar to a farmer waiting for crops to grow. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:20 Candle of Joy and Baptism00:36 Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice!00:50 Lessons from Wicked01:50 Understanding Joy and Advent02:37 The Challenge of Patience03:08 The Farmer's Patience04:02 Living Our Baptismal Promises04:55 Conclusion and Song
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