Advent 2009
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Characters of Advent – the ox and the donkey
There is a responsory for Matins of Christmas, O magnum mysterium, which is much loved by composers, who all try
Characters of Advent – Caesar Augustus
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled
Characters of Advent – Herod
Two Herods appear in the gospels, Herod the Great who was King of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth,
Characters of Advent – Joseph
It is not surprising that the Advent season brings Joseph to the fore. The events surrounding the conception and birth
Characters of Advent – Gabriel
The Greek word angelos means messenger and so angels are those creatures who announce God's word to His people. The
Characters of Advent – Zechariah
Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son
Saints in Advent – St John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross was born at Hontoveros, Old Castile, on 24 June 1542 to a family of poor
Characters of Advent – Elizabeth
John the Baptist, as we have seen, had the special mission of being the Forerunner of the Christ, 'going ahead
Characters of Advent – Isaiah
Throughout Advent the voice of Isaiah echoes down to us with a prophetic zeal and eloquence that is profound, moving
Characters of Advent: John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist is the bridge between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant that is found in the
Characters of Advent – Mary: Ave gratia plena!
It is often noted that pregnant mothers have a certain radiance and 'glow' about them, physically attributed to the extra
The Comings of Christ
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. It seems rather fitting, that as we