By Ramon FVelasquez (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
At mass last Sunday, I was reminded in the homily why we don't say (or sing) the "Gloria" during Advent. We are being penitent and getting ready for the Lord's Nativity that's why we do not say (or sing) the Gloria. Just like during Lent when we remind ourselves of sins we did or our capability to do sin, we reflect and stand before our Lord with more contrition and appreciation for His coming. It's an opportunity to sit down quicker, as I lean on one leg then to the next to ease the stress of standing, but we're getting close to Christmas. After Christmas, Glorias will come back.