Podcasts about advent lessons

On this special Sunday we hear from God's word the story of his interactions with humanity and set the stage for Jesus's coming to earth as a baby. Between select lessons (scripture readings), we have a meditation on the preceding readings. The meditation on creation and the fall is by Beth Kirby, our Administrator and a postulant. The meditation on the prophetic readings of Jeremiah and Isaiah 7 is by Fr. David Trautman, our rector. The final meditation on the readings from Micah and Isaiah 11 is by Kim Harris, our Children's Director and Welcome Coordinator. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Our annual offering of lessons and carols to prepare us for Christmas.

On Christmas Eve in 1918, Eric Milner-White, Dean of King's College, Cambridge, offered a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to the city of Cambridge. The service has since become a worldwide holiday tradition. The success of the Christmas Eve service prompted Milner-White to craft a service of Advent Lessons and Carols for the first Sunday of Advent in 1934. Our own service is adapted from this form, and it calls to mind through word and song the joyful expectation of Advent. The Lessons and Carols service was for many years a staple at Church of the Redeemer, and we hope, as we return to this beautiful service, that it will become once again an annual tradition for our entire parish and for the city of Cincinnati. Listen in during the week before Christmas and meditate on a series of carols, hymns, readings, and the seven great "O" Antiphons, one of the great Medieval inheritances of the Church. O come, Emmanuel!

Advent Lessons and Carols 2024 by Pastor Eric Tritten

On Christmas Eve in 1918, Eric Milner-White, Dean of King's College, Cambridge, offered a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to the city of Cambridge. The service has since become a worldwide holiday tradition. The success of the Christmas Eve service prompted Milner-White to craft a service of Advent Lessons and Carols for the first Sunday of Advent in 1934. Our own service is adapted from this form, and it calls to mind through word and song the joyful expectation of Advent. The Lessons and Carols service was for many years a staple at Church of the Redeemer, and we hope, as we return to this beautiful service, that it will become once again an annual tradition for our entire parish and for the city of Cincinnati. Listen in during the week before Christmas and meditate on a series of carols, hymns, readings, and the seven great "O" Antiphons, one of the great Medieval inheritances of the Church. O come, Emmanuel!

Our annual Lessons & Carols service walks us through the story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. If you want to read the Scriptures that the meditations followed, we've included an outline of the service below so you can follow along: Lesson 1: Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-25 Lesson 2: Genesis 3:1-15 Meditation - Nikki Smith Lesson 3: Isaiah 40:1-11 Lesson 4: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Meditation - Justin Smith Lesson 5: Isaiah 7:10-15 Lesson 6: Micah 5:2-4 Meditation - Kim Harris Lesson 7: Isaiah 11:1-9 Lesson 8: Isaiah 65:17-25 Meditation - Fr. James Manley If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

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Join Father Bill Danaher as he gives his sermon on Advent Lessons and Carols at Christ Church Cranbrook.

FPC Knoxville's 12/11/23 Advent Lessons and Carol Service.The Bidding Prayer and The Lord's Prayer by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis.Lessons by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis and Rev. Mark CurtisScripture references: Lesson 1 -  Isaiah 40:1–8Lesson 2 -  Jeremiah 23:5–8Lesson 3 -  Zechariah 9:9–17Lesson 4 -  Isaiah 9:2–7Lesson 5 -  Isaiah 7:10–15Lesson 6 -  Luke 1:24–35; 38Lesson 7 - John 1:1–15

Bp. Scarlett

Greeting: Leader: Our King and Savior now draws near. All: O come, let us adore him! Light Four Candles Song: O come, O Come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall comes to thee O Israel. Scriptures: Isaiah 7:10-17 Psalm 24 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 PRAYER: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

On Christmas Eve in 1918, Eric Milner-White, Dean of King's College, Cambridge, offered a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to the city of Cambridge. The service has since become a worldwide holiday tradition. The success of the Christmas Eve service prompted Milner-White to craft a service of Advent Lessons and Carols for the first Sunday of Advent in 1934. Our own service is adapted from this form, and it calls to mind through word and song the joyful expectation of Advent. The Lessons and Carols service was for many years a staple at Church of the Redeemer, and we hope, as we return to this beautiful service, that it will become once again an annual tradition for our entire parish and for the city of Cincinnati. Listen in during the week before Christmas and meditate on a series of carols, hymns, readings, and the seven great "O" Antiphons, one of the great Medieval inheritances of the Church. O come, Emmanuel!

Amanda Heath Stubbert '95 and Corbett Stubbert '97 present a special Christmas episode, the personal story of Jesus Christ. There are many different readings at Christmas, if you go to Christmas services, including Christmas carols and concerts. One of the most loved traditional Christmas festivals is the Nine Lessons and Carols, which are broadcast every Christmas Eve from King's College, Cambridge.

This week Pastor Josh continues our Advent Lessons series by exploring the human nature of Jesus. We see why it's critical that Jesus is fully human, and how he teaches us to be human. Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52

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Father Hudgins' homily: Two Hard Advent Lessons

FPC Knoxville's 12/11/22 Advent Lessons and Carol ServiceScripture references: Lesson 1 -  Isaiah 40:1-5 Lesson 2 -  Jeremiah 23:5–6 Lesson 3 -  Luke 1:26-34 Lesson 4 -  Luke 1:34–38 Lesson 5 -  Luke 1:39-45 Lesson 6 -  Luke 1:46-55 Lesson 7 - John 1:1-15

Advent Lessons and Carols Dec. 2, 2022 Thomas Aquinas College New England

Nate Dunkin, Icon Community Group Leader and Partner, continues our Advent series entitled Advent Lessons. He preached from Luke 1-2 and walked us through the fulfillment of the Old Testament that Jesus brings. Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle November 30, 2022 Rom 10:9-18, Ps 19, Mt 4:18-22   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click here:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/11.30.22_Homily_1.mp3   The following points were attempted in this homily:  There's a particular fittingness to focusing on St. Andrew […] The post The Advent Lessons St. Andrew Teaches Us, Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, November 30, 2022 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Pastor Josh kicks off our Advent series entitled Advent Lessons. In this series, we will explore four key aspects of how Jesus came into the world, and why they are critical to our faith. This week starts off by exploring the virgin birth of Christ. Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton NB

Message from Cole Penick on December 26, 2021

Message from Cole Penick on December 26, 2021

This Advent Season, we have been exploring Christmas through different characters in the story of Jesus' birth, and this week, Pastor Suzy took a closer look at Mary in her sermonette for Lessons & Carols. Through Mary, we see a beautiful picture of what happens when the deep longings of both a people, and an individual, are fulfilled. The core longing of each person is to be loved, and at the end of the day, the Christmas story is a love story that we are invited to recognize, respond to, participate in, and witness about to the all the world.

A Festival Service of Lessons and Carols (the sounds does not start until after 6:47minutes)

Message from John Henderson on December 19, 2021

Pastor Ed takes us through what the Magi mean to the Christmas Story, and what that means for us.

Pastor Ed takes us through what the Magi mean to the Christmas Story, and what that means for us.

Each year we pause to reflect on God's story of redemption as we wait for the coming of Jesus on Christmas. Fr. Alex Farmer contemplates how God allows us to participate in the work of redemption.  If you like what you've heard, you might enjoy viewing the whole service: https://youtu.be/EytAZruOYOg Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Message from John Henderson on December 19, 2021

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FPC Knoxville's 11/12/21 Advent Lessons and Carol ServiceScripture references: Lesson 1 - Isaiah 40:1-8Lesson 2 - Jeremiah 23:5-6Lesson 3 - Zachariah 9:9-10Lesson 4 - Isaiah 9:2-5Lesson 5 - Isaiah 35:1-6Lesson 6 - Luke 1:26-35,38Lesson 7 - John 1:1-15

Message from Brad Wheeler on December 12, 2021

Message from Brad Wheeler on December 12, 2021

Message from Brad Wheeler on December 5, 2021

Message from Brad Wheeler on December 5, 2021

Bp. Scarlett

Creation is the first sacrament, but we have forgotten how to read the signs. We need to pick the right place and the right time to pray. Secondly, we need to be reading the signs of God's love for us. Listen and I will teach you how.

Speaker: Jake Each

The Fourth Sunday of Advent Lessons: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Canticle 15 "The Song of Mary" Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

On Christmas Eve in 1918, Eric Milner-White, Dean of King's College, Cambridge, offered a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to the city of Cambridge. The service has since become a worldwide holiday tradition. The success of the Christmas Eve service prompted Milner-White to craft a service of Advent Lessons and Carols for the first Sunday of Advent in 1934. Our own service is adapted from this form, and it calls to mind through word and song the joyful expectation of Advent. The Lessons and Carols service was for many years a staple at Church of the Redeemer, and we hope, as we return to this beautiful service, that it will be become once again an annual tradition for our entire parish and for the city of Cincinnati. This year Advent Lessons and Carols will be available online as a podcast! Listen in during the week before Christmas and meditate on a series of carols, hymns, readings, and the seven great “O” Antiphons, one of the great Medieval inheritances of the Church. O come, Emmanuel! Advent Lessons and Carols Bulletin

Speaker: Ian Crosby

Advent Lessons and Carols Sermon Fr. Mark Kowalewski by St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Los Angeles

From the Choir, Music Director, Rector, and Staff of St. Paul's Within the Walls

Fr. Roger J. Landry St. Andrew's Church, Manhattan Leonine Forum Advent Day of Recollection December 5, 2020 To listen to an audio recording please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.5.20_Advent_Lessons_from_the_BVM_1.mp3     The post Advent Lessons from the Blessed Virgin Mary, Leonine Forum Advent Recollection, December 5, 2020 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Speaker: Michael Rhodes

Advent Apocalypse: Lessons and Carols, celebrating the season of expectation in word and song.This year our worship series Advent Apocalypse is looking at scripture that remind us Advent is not just about preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, it is also about looking forward to the return of Christ.In the Middle Ages, the Church observed Advent as a season of great solemnity. There was a spiritual preparation similar to Lent with an emphasis on prayer and fasting — along with contemplation of scriptures related to judgment, hell, and heaven.Advent also created sacred time and space for celebration because Christ would return, not only as Judge, but also as Savior, and would usher in the Kingdom of God here on earth. Today we embrace the hope we have in the future return Christ who will banish all sin.Our worship service this morning is a celebration of Advent Lessons and Carols. This service aims to recapture that Advent longing and hope we have in the promise that God will deliver all people from sin and death. In the monastic tradition, the Magnificat, the song of Mary, is sung or spoken every day at Evening Prayer. During the last week before Christmas, there is special group of prayers called antiphons that are said before and after the Magnificat each day. These are called the O Antiphons, because they all begin with “O” as a way of addressing the Messiah with various titles drawn from the Hebrew scriptures:O Wisdom, O Lord, O Root of Jesse, O Key of David, O Rising Dawn, O King of the Nations, and O Emmanuel, God with Us.Today’s service is based on these “O Antiphons.” If we were to pray these prayers each night the week before Christmas, and we also understood Latin we would discover the hidden meaning in the order of the words. The Benedictine monks arranged these antiphons with a definite purpose. The Latin text of the O Antiphons imbeds an acrostic: read in reverse order from last to first antiphon, the second word of each stanza begins with the letters ERO CRAS, Latin for “Tomorrow, I will come.” This word is only revealed when praying the final “O Antiphon” on December 23. This reminds us that we are not only looking to the past to celebrate the incarnation of Christ but we also look to the future promise of Christ’s return.Music provided by Nathan Drake and used by permission (https://www.reawakenhymns.com/the-soul-felt-its-worth-videos).Support the show (http://tinyurl.com/donatecumc)

Fr. Roger J. Landry St. Andrew's Church, Manhattan Leonine Forum Advent Day of Recollection December 5, 2020 To listen to an audio recording please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.5.20_Advent_Lessons_from_St._Joseph_1.mp3   The post Advent Lessons from Saint Joseph, Leonine Forum Advent Recollection, December 5, 2020 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Fr. Roger J. Landry St. Andrew’s Church, Manhattan Leonine Forum Advent Day of Recollection December 5, 2020   To listen to the first meditation, dedicated to Advent Lessons from the Blessed Virgin Mary, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.5.20_Advent_Lessons_from_the_BVM_1.mp3   To listen to the second meditation, dedicated to Advent Lessons from Saint Joseph, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.5.20_Advent_Lessons_from_St._Joseph_1.mp3   To […] The post Receiving the Lord Jesus as Mary and Joseph, Advent Day of Recollection for the Leonine Forum, December 5, 2020 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Once a year we have a special service of lessons (readings of Scripture) and carols (festive songs of the season). As liturgical folks, we tend not to celebrate Christmas before Christmas day, opting instead to read Scripture and sing songs that point us to the coming of the Lord, both in the past and the future. Fr. Alex is preaching this week. If you like what you hear, you can learn more about us at https://www.servantsanglican.org/ https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican

Hear a special Advent Lessons and Carols edition of Chapel from the LCMS International Center. View the bulletin for A Service of Lessons and Carols at kfuo.org. The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces.

The Great O AntiphonsRichard Marlow, Matin Responsory“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” (Helmsley) Ben Parry, Adam lay ybounden“Creator of the stars of night” (Conditor alme siderum) Francisco Guerrero, Rorate caeli“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” (Puer nobis) arr. Dale Adelmann, Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming“O day of peace that dimly shines” (Jerusalem) “Comfort, comfort ye my people” (Psalm 42) arr. David Schelat, The Angel GabrielAnton Bruckner, Ave Maria“Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” (Raquel) Herbert Howells, Magnificat (St Paul's Cathedral) Francis Pott, Balulalow“O come, O come, Emmanuel” (Veni, veni Emmanuel)

Fourth Sunday of Advent / Lessons and CarolsThis recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday December 23, 2018.    (Download Podcast)The readings are from the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-NRSV-Bible/.[00:05:32]  Lesson 1 - Genesis 3:9-15,20[00:06:54]  Lesson 2 - Genesis 21:1-8,22:1-2,15-18[00:09:37]  Lesson 3 - Isaiah 6:1-8,7:13-14,9:2-6[00:12:59]  Lesson 4 - Isaiah 40:1-11[00:14:52]  Lesson 5 - Luke 1:5-20[00:17:22]  Lesson 6 - Luke 1:26-38[00:19:08]  Lesson 7 - Luke 2:1-16[00:21:02]  Lesson 8 - Mark 1:1-8[00:22:26]  Lesson 9 - Gospel Reading - John 1:1-5,9-14[00:23:51]  Blessing and DismissalToday's bulletin can be found here.This podcast is also available on iTunes.www.sttimothy-edm.ca

Fr. Alex Farmer is preaching a homily. Learn more about us: https://www.servantsanglican.org/

Hannah and Mary…they would have been seen as the least likely to give birth to great men; one who anointed kings, the other the King of Kings. Although they lived worlds and years apart, their stories and their songs are strangely similar and both were invaluable in preparing the way for the coming of the Christ child. Hear their stories, and their calls are ours as well.

Advent Lessons and Carols Service

Advent Lessons & Carols

Hannah and Mary…they would have been seen as the least likely to give birth to great men; one who anointed kings, the other the King of Kings. Although they lived worlds and years apart, their stories and their songs are strangely similar and both were invaluable in preparing the way for the coming of the Christ child. Come see how their stories, and their calls are ours as well.

The Great O AntiphonsRichard Marlow, Matin Responsory“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” (Helmsley)Frank Ferko, Hildegard Triptych No. 1, “O vis aeternitatis”“Creator of the stars of night” (Conditor alme siderum)Cristobal de Morales, Veni Domine“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” (Puer nobis)Howard Helvey, There is no Rose of such virtue“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen)Charles Beaudrot, Comfort, comfort ye my people“Prepare the way, o Zion” (Bereden väg för Herran)Patrick Hadley, I sing of a maidenRobert Parsons, Ave Maria“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” (Gabriel's Message)Ēriks Ešenvalds, Magnificat (Merton College Service)Benjamin Britten, A Hymn to the Virgin“O come, O come, Emmanuel” (Veni, veni Emmanuel)

The Great O AntiphonsRichard Marlow, Matin Responsory“Lo! he comes with clouds descending” (Helmsley)Boris Ord, Adam lay ybounden“Creator of the stars of night” (Conditor alme siderum)Paul Manz, E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” (Puer nobis nascitur)Bob Chilcott, There's a Rose in the middle of winter“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” (Es ist ein Ros entstprungen)“The King shall come when morning dawns” (St. Stephen)Javier Busto, Ave MariaFrancis Pott, Balulalow“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” (Gabriel's Message)Arvo Pärt, MagnificatPeter Hallock, Advent Calendar“O come, O come, Emmanuel” (Veni, veni Emmanuel)

This annual tradition of Lessons and Carols is a service of scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to several readings which recount our story. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message. This excerpt includes today's Prayers of the People. Isaiah (11:1-9) Baruch (4:36-5:9) Isaiah (7:10-15) Luke (1:26-38) Matthew (1:18-23) Matthew (3:1-12)

Highlights of the 2015 Lessons and Carols service at Church of Our Saviour

Highlights of the 2015 Lessons and Carols service at Church of Our Saviour

This year for our Lessons and Carols service, we focused on the emerging light. Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 13 Isaiah 45:2-8 Baruch 4:36-5:9 Isaiah 9:2-3, 6-7 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 23-24 Luke 3:1-6

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Msgr. James Moroney Links from today's show: Today's topics:  Advent and preparing for Jesus' coming at Christmas 1st segment: Scot welcomed the listeners to the show, recorded at St John Seminary instead of our usual location in the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Today's show will focus on the season of Advent, Scot said, which sometimes gets overlooked due to secular pressure and traditions. Msgr. Moroney agreed that Advent at the Seminary is a special thing, where men wait for the coming of Christ not only at Christmas but into their lives as well. Scot asked Msgr. Moroney what news there has been at the Seminary since he was last on over the summer. Msgr. Moroney commented that the Seminary opened this year completely full with no open rooms, a very positive sign for the future of the Archdiocese. He also said the Seminary has purchased Our Lady of Presentation church in Brighton just down the street from the Seminary to be used as an educational facility and lecture hall. Fr Chris also commented on the success of the visit of fifth graders from all over the Archdiocese in the month of October, and how touching it was for both the youth groups and the seminarians to visit, and how events like that truly enhance vocations in the Archdiocese. 2nd segment: Scot asked Msgr Moroney, who has been a liturgist for many years, how the season of Advent is intended to prepare us for the coming of Jesus. Msgr Moroney said there is a phrase that we use every day in Mass - "waiting in joyful hope." This waiting is something we do every day, but should be doing more intensely during the Advent season. We think of the preparation for Christmas as a preparation for Christ's birth in the manger, gatherings with family and friends, and cookies - but since the early Church, Catholics have held three comings of Jesus. The first was Jesus born in the manger in Bethlehem. The second is the one we look forward to when He comes at the end of time to judge the living and dead. The third coming is the coming of Christ into our hearts. When Christ is born into our hearts, Msgr Moroney concluded, we can understand the significance of the Incarnation and the purpose of Jesus' coming again. Throughout the Advent liturgies, we shouldn't focus on a cute baby in the manager, as much as that is an important entry into the mystery - we should not forget our longing for the Messiah to come and lead us home. Advent is building a manger in our hearts preparing for Jesus. Scot mentioned Isaiah as a prominent figure in the Old Testament who we hear from constantly during Advent. Msgr Moroney agreed, noting that Isaiah is read every Sunday of Advent during every Cycle of readings. Isaiah was waiting to be saved from the Diaspora, when the Babylonians exiled everyone from Jerusalem, to be led back home to Jerusalem. When we talk about waiting for Christ to come in glory, Monsignor said, we can relate to the longing of Israel to return to Jerusalem. Fr Chris mentioned that other figures who feature prominently are John the Baptist, Mary, and St Joseph, and asked Monsignor how those figures tie into the Advent season. He replied that an ancient painting in catacombs shows how tied to Mary the early Christians were - the prophet Balaam is shown pointing towards Mary, holding the infant Jesus in her arms. Monsignor also added that in most early depictions of the nativity, St Joseph is always falling asleep. This points to Joseph's penchant for hearing God's will through dreams. John the Baptist, Monsignor continued, figures heavily into Advent as the herald of the coming of the Christ - the one who prepares the way. We should join John the Baptist in preparing the way for Jesus in our hearts and all aspects of our lives. Scot noted there is a definite rhythm to liturgy, how Masses build one on the other during seasons. Scot asked how readings have a crescendo towards Christmas. Msgr Moroney said that the month starts with Christ the King, echoing the previous Sunday during the First Sunday of Advent. The season ends with a "little Christmas" - the fourth Sunday of Advent - is a reflection of the feast to come. The middle Sundays are an "ethical imperative," like John the Baptist telling us to prepare our hearts. Msgr Moroney quoted a collect from the First Sunday of Advent: "Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly kingdom". Monsignor Moroney told a story about having a gold star on a composition when he was younger, and the pride he had when he showed his mother and father his work. This is what we are experiencing when Jesus comes - we have the opportunity to show our good works to Him. This prayer says, Monsignor concluded, that we should all work to be ready to pick up in our arms every good thing, sacrifice, and prayer to run out in confidence to Jesus when he comes again. Scot asked Msgr Moroney what the "joyful hope" of Advent means. Msgr Moroney said that our joyful hope should be different than the emotional hope we feel, like when we get a scratch off a ticket and hope all the way to that last number being uncovered. Rather, our hope should be "sure and certain," the promise that Christ has given us that if we die with Him, we will rise with Him. The joyful hope that Advent and our whole lives are about is that Jesus has saved us. Fr Chris asked what the liturgical cues we should see at Mass are for Advent. Msgr Moroney replied that a very obvious one is the Advent wreath - some evergreens with a candle to be lit for each Sunday. The symbolism of the evergreen is important, he continued, that the branches stay green even after all the other trees have lost all their leaves, as Christ is the one promise of life even during the worst winters of our spiritual life. Another cue is the different vestment colors, to purple and rose. Purple was chosen as a penitential reminder, but also (according to St Ambrose) for the color on the horizon that appears just before sunrise - a preparatory purple that disappears once the light has appeared. In the same way, we are preparing with purple until the light of Christ comes on Christmas. Scot mentioned that the third Sunday of Advent is different - rose, not pink! Msgr Moroney said it is an intensification of the purple color, showing our approaching readiness. Fr Chris asked why we abstain from singing the Gloria during Advent. Monsignor Moroney said we "fast" from the Gloria so we appreciate it more when we go back to it on Christmas. 3rd segment: Scot asked Msgr Moroney about some of the hymns that we sing during Advent, and the lessons they can teach. Msgr Moroney said there is one hymn that almost every Church sings, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. The word "Emmanuel" is a scriptural term meaning "the God who is with us." One of the biggest problems people have with faith and Church today, Monsignor continued, is appreciating that God is indeed with us. Too many of us get stuck in a routine or a rut without God until a crisis happens in life, and then we go looking for God - most of the time, we take the presence of God in our lives so much for granted that we assume He will always be there with us. Fr Chris said we hear many action words about Advent, including "wait" and "prepare." Msgr Moroney said the words he needs to hear are "wake up!" We are lulled into a false sense of satisfaction because we got a good deal on Good Friday, or found the right Christmas card list long before the 25th. We get so caught up on those secular things that we forget to take care of our spiritual life. Waking up and remembering it is about Christ is something we could all do this Advent. Scot mentioned that his favorite Advent prayer is "Come, Lord Jesus," which can be prayed at any time of the day and in any place to avoid distraction. Scot mentioned that some people may not feel comfortable praying - Msgr Moroney suggested that sitting in quiet and just telling God that you don't know how to pray is a good start! The sacrifice people are called to offer to God is their heart and life. Formal prayers are important, but conversation plays an important role too. One thing Scot mentioned his family enjoys is singing Advent carols as a way to prepare for Christmas, and that if you forget words, ask your local Church for last year's missalette. The internet can get plenty of Advent hymns too, Monsignor added. Fr Chris said that we often plan times for shopping, getting haircuts, and more - Advent is the perfect season to plan family time to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Monsignor Moroney closed with the collect from mid-morning prayer on the 24th of December, one that is urgent and desires the coming of Jesus: Come quickly, we pray, Lord Jesus, and do not delay, that those who trust in your compassion may find solace and relief in your coming. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Year B, 2 Advent, Genesis 3:15 Advent Lessons and Carols UNEDITED In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.This morning I want to take us back to the very beginning of human history and to the voice of God spoken to Satan's subtle and crafty representative, the Serpent, […]

Year B, 2 Advent, Genesis 3:15 Advent Lessons and Carols UNEDITED In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.This morning I want to take us back to the very beginning of human history and to the voice of God spoken to Satan’s subtle and crafty representative, the Serpent, […]

Year B, 2 Advent, Genesis 3:15 Advent Lessons and Carols UNEDITED In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.This morning I want to take us back to the very beginning of human history and to the voice of God spoken to Satan's subtle and crafty representative, the Serpent, […]

The readings for the final Sunday of Advent present us with three essential lessons. First, in the Biblical perspective, great things come from the small; second, never ever give up hope; and third, trust always in the power of God. These are the lessons of Micah, Elizabeth, and Mary.