Advent
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Preparing the Way: The Nativity
This Christmas week the Dominican students of Blackfriars have been preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections
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
O Antiphons
Since Vespers of December 17th, the Church has welcomed the Magnificat each day with one of the ancient "Great O
Preparing the Way: The Institution of the Eucharist
This Christmas week the Dominican students of Blackfriars are preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections on
Preparing the Way: The Annunciation
This Christmas week the Students of Blackfriars are preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections on the
Fourth Sunday in Advent
In today's readings we see the promise and fulfilment of the good things that God has prepared for those who
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