For the final Sunday of Advent David and Gabriel are showcased in God’s plan to bring His only Begotten Son into the world. In…
Gabriel From Heaven Came
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The focus here is on preparing for Jesus’ birth. The word advent originated from the Latin “venio” meaning to come. This season starts four Sundays prior to Christmas day. Advent is also considered the start of the liturgical year.
To Bethlehem Cradled In The Virgin
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by Rod Minns O Saviour Cradled in the Virgin Long road to Bethlehem Joseph cloaked in mystery and peace Awaiting the birth of salvation When…
Let Us Go Joyfully To Meet The Lord
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John Paul II launched Advent in 1998 with “Let us go joyfully to meet the Lord,” the Responsorial psalm refrain for Mass. He used this refrain as well to lead the Church toward the approaching Jubilee in 2000:
Usually sung or recited for evening or night prayer, but great anytime.
Mary’s journey to Bethlehem with Jesus protected in her womb began with her own immaculate conception in her mother’s womb. Joseph, her most chaste spouse is a pilgrim with her and united to her. They are destined for the Light to dawn on the whole of creation in Bethlehem.