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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. In His coming, we are reminded of the special roles humans played prior to His arrival. In Isaiah, we see a model of waiting; in John the Baptist, a keeper of expectant proclamation; and in the Blessed Virgin, a willing participant in God’s plan. May each of them aid us in preparing our hearts for Our Lord’s coming at Christmas. The hope, love, and joy we’ve experienced in this season of Advent are about to culminate in peace. The Prince of Peace is coming. [1]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] Adrian Nocent, OSB, The Liturgical Year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1977), 152-177.
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seanmoylantd on December 24th, 2023 at 4:38
Congratulations.