December 21
O Dayspring
Sun of justice, bright eternal light,
one who shows the way,
the one who sets us free
even in darkness and death,
come disperse the gloomy clouds of night.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Antiphons continued!
December 20
O Key of David
Rod and staff of the house of Israel.
One who opens and no one closes,
the one who closes and no one opens,
come lead prsioners caught in darkness.
Monday, December 19, 2011
O Antiphons
THANK YOU Sr. Mary Jo Chaves, for sharing these during faith sharing today!
The OAntiphons, one of the oldest liturgical rituals in the Church, are prayed around the world during the final days of Advent. For seven days before Christmas, we recall in these prayers a quality of Christ that must be realized before the presence of Christ can consume the world.
December 19 - O Root Of Jesse, standing as protector of the people; silencing rulers, inspiring the people to make supplication, come do not delay, deliver us.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
God is...
Taken from the Rule of 1221, Chapter XXIII
"God is
without beginning and without end
unchangeable, invisible,
indescribable, ineffable,
incomprehensible, unfathomable,
blessed, worthy of praise,
glorious, exalted on high, sublime,
most high, gentle, lovable,
delectable and totally desirable above all else
forever."
~St. Francis of Assisi~
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Pearl Harbor - 70years
Reported by the Associated Press
"PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives that day are being remembered Wednesday on the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.
About 120 survivors will join Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians to observe a moment of silence in Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time — the moment the attack began seven decades ago.
About 3,000 people are expected to attend the event held each year at a site overlooking the sunken USS Arizona and the white memorial that straddles the battleship.
The Pearl Harbor-based guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon will render honors to the Arizona and blow its whistle at the start of a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. — the same time 70 years ago the first Japanese planes began to attack.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
St. Nicholas
Good St Nicholas,
Help us prepare for the miracle of the coming of Jesus.
Help us not to be blind to the gifts of getting ready.
Help us be sincere in the greetings we send and receive, with love and prayer.
Kind St. Nicholas, protect us from shoppers’ fatigue, stress, overspending, yet help us to be kind and generous of heart to all, especially those who are alone, poor and fearful.
May our celebration of your feast lead others to see the true meaning of giving and receiving and to guide all people to the greatest of all gifts: Jesus Christ, prince of peace and child of Mary, Our Lord and only saviour.
Help us prepare for the miracle of the coming of Jesus.
Help us not to be blind to the gifts of getting ready.
Help us be sincere in the greetings we send and receive, with love and prayer.
Kind St. Nicholas, protect us from shoppers’ fatigue, stress, overspending, yet help us to be kind and generous of heart to all, especially those who are alone, poor and fearful.
May our celebration of your feast lead others to see the true meaning of giving and receiving and to guide all people to the greatest of all gifts: Jesus Christ, prince of peace and child of Mary, Our Lord and only saviour.
– From the St. Nicholas Society
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