So here’s a flattering thought…. A number of people that have asked about my homily on Christmas day. So instead of emailing it to a ton of people, why not get more hits on the blog? (I know, it’s all … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Today is the Sunday after Christmas, and as such, we celebrate the Solemnity of Holy Family of Jesus, his foster foster Joseph, and the woman of their lives, Mary. …or as I would like to say, today we celebrate the … Continue reading
Joseph and Mary got their son’s name wrong. …or did they? One of the things that have always made me wonder is Jesus’ name. In Isaiah’s prophecy about the Virgin giving birth, Isaiah is clear that the boy’s name is … Continue reading
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, Upon David’s throne, and over … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! The most famous of the O Antiphons. So famous, in fact, … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! There is no one way to … Continue reading
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We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening. In some translations, this antiphon is translated, “O Dayspring”, but our sources translate the antiphon as “O Radiant Dawn.” O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! I remember once getting locked out of … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! History and certain types of fiction … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! Our God … Continue reading