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Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

“And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth,” (Micah 5:4). [1]

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 loving and 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. [2]

Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD

[1] Revised Standard Version s.v., “Micah, The Book of.”
[2] Adrian Nocent, OSB, The Liturgical Year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1977), 152-177.

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