Showing posts with label Advent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Advent. Show all posts
Advent Sunday 2 B: John the Baptist: Prepare the Way
A school principal called the house of one of his teachers to find out why he was not in school. He was greeted by a small child who whisper: “Hello?”
Advent Sunday 1 B - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
I welcome you with the greeting of St Paul:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father
and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
R/ And also with you.
Introduction by the Celebrant
Advent: December 23
GOD IS GRACIOUS
Introduction
Indeed, “God is gracious.” This is the meaning of the name John. We are told today about the birth of the forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist. We remember the coming of the Savior and how a special messenger of God had to prepare the hearts of people for the coming of the Savior. But our Savior, Jesus, came long ago. How much are we living as people who are saved? How much do we enter into God’s plan to save our world? How much do we prepare Jesus’ coming into the hearts of people today?
Introduction
Indeed, “God is gracious.” This is the meaning of the name John. We are told today about the birth of the forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist. We remember the coming of the Savior and how a special messenger of God had to prepare the hearts of people for the coming of the Savior. But our Savior, Jesus, came long ago. How much are we living as people who are saved? How much do we enter into God’s plan to save our world? How much do we prepare Jesus’ coming into the hearts of people today?
Advent: December 20 - Liturgy
Friday December 20, 2019
THE VIRGIN MOTHER
Introduction
The two beautiful texts of today correspond to each other as promise and fulfillment of the promise. The child to be born of a young maiden as a sign of Israel’s salvation probably spoke directly of a son to be born to a king; yet, in later tradition and particularly in the Christian understanding, the text came to be understood as a messianic prophecy, which was fulfilled in Mary and the child born from her.
THE VIRGIN MOTHER
Introduction
The two beautiful texts of today correspond to each other as promise and fulfillment of the promise. The child to be born of a young maiden as a sign of Israel’s salvation probably spoke directly of a son to be born to a king; yet, in later tradition and particularly in the Christian understanding, the text came to be understood as a messianic prophecy, which was fulfilled in Mary and the child born from her.
Advent, Thursday December 19 - Liturgy
SENT ON GOD’S MISSION
Introduction
People chosen by God for a special mission in his plan of
salvation are constantly presented in the Bible as chosen and loved before
birth, with their birth announced in a special way; they are moved by the
Spirit of God; their mission demands sacrifices. Witness the call of Samson in
his folkloric saga, or that of John the Baptist. The silence of Zechariah comes
probably from the joy of an overwhelming message, too great to be put into
words. Underlying these vocation stories is that people are weak, that
salvation is gratuitously given by God, that barrenness (the barren women)
gives way to fertility, that sacrifices are demanded. And so, people are to be
moved by the Spirit of God. All this holds true also for us as we are called to
prepare the way of the Lord.
ADVENT - December 18, 2019 -Emmanuel -Liturgy
IMMANUEL
Introduction
When the kings of God’s people had not fulfilled their mission
of guiding the people to God, the prophet Jeremiah announces that God would do
away with them and become himself the shepherd of his people. But he will make
this new beginning through a man, a virtuous shoot of the house of David.
Through him, God would become his people’s integrity, the cause of our
fidelity. In the New Testament, as Matthew tells us, Jesus is this Son of David
through Joseph and Mary and at the same time, God’s own Son. He is indeed “God
our integrity,” and Immanuel, “God-with-us,” Jesus, whose name means “Savior.”
Advent - Dec 17 - Liturgy
Tuesday December 17, 2019
JESUS CHRIST, "SON OF MAN"
Introduction
The liturgical readings of today call our attention to
Christ in his human reality: human like us in everything – except for sin,
clarifies St. Paul – a descendant of sinners, who, as Church Fathers stress,
are even singled out in Matthew’s family tree of Christ. He is a man born of a
woman, a baby in a crib, a child growing up to manhood, a man walking the roads
of Palestine, who could weep and be angry, had friends, had a sense of humor,
and attended marriage feasts. Indeed, he was fully human, God in human form.
6th December 2019, Friday, 1st Week of Advent.
Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31
Great things can be accomplished when there are two factors involved: conviction and commitment.
In other words, when we believe in something and we put our energy and even our lives on it, then great things can be accomplished.
Great things can be accomplished when there are two factors involved: conviction and commitment.
In other words, when we believe in something and we put our energy and even our lives on it, then great things can be accomplished.
Advent Sunday 4 B -Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (see Second Reading)
Glory to God who is able to give you
the strength to live according to the Good News
about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
This Good News is now proclaimed to all.
May you accept this Good News
and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Glory to God who is able to give you
the strength to live according to the Good News
about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
This Good News is now proclaimed to all.
May you accept this Good News
and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Advent Sunday 4 B: Annunciation: Behold ...
TK Notes:
A. Any one who is into counseling knows that people come to you because of some anxiety or fear they face in life due to a) a relationship, b) a decision/choice or c) faith/ideology issue. They are all trying to find a way to cope with that situation. Mary too comes with, "How's this possible?"
B. Essentially, a counselor helps the counselee to cope with or face or remove that anxiety/fear.
a. Theologically: explains the meaning/purpose of the experience: The Holy Spirit will come down on you. You are going to conceive a child who will be Emmanuel. He is going to save Israel.
b. Sociologically: I'll be with you; I'll accompany you. Even your cousin Elizabeth....
c. Psychologically: Do not be afraid, Mary .....
We touch the heart by addressing the mind/ spirit and providing support.
C. If that's so, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord." Acceptance, conquering the fear and doubt.
People undertake difficult tasks and responsibilities in life if you follow these steps.
We move from "How's it possible?" to "Behold the handmaiden of the Lord" when God enters into our life.
Advent Symbols and Meanings: Explanations & Reflections
Various Sources: Not all Mentioned as I don't have them: TK
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The Season of Advent
Anticipation and Hope
The Colors of
Advent 
The Spirit of
Advent Evergreens and The Advent
Wreath
Celebrating
Advent An Advent
Reflection Music for Advent
Advent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in the Western tradition. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, which is the Sunday nearest November 30, and ends on Christmas Eve (Dec 24). If Christmas Eve is a Sunday, it is counted as the fourth Sunday of Advent, with Christmas Eve proper beginning at sundown.
Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is Purple. This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. Purple is still used in some traditions (for example Roman Catholic). The purple of Advent is also the color of suffering used during Lent and Holy Week. This points to an important connection between Jesus’ birth and death. The nativity, the Incarnation, cannot be separated from the crucifixion. The purpose of Jesus’ coming into the world, of the "Word made flesh" and dwelling among us, is to reveal God and His grace to the world through Jesus’ life and teaching, but also through his suffering, death, and resurrection. To reflect this emphasis, originally Advent was a time of penitence and fasting, much as the Season of Lent and so shared the color of Lent.
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The Season of Advent
Anticipation and Hope
The Colors of
Advent The Spirit of
Advent Evergreens and The Advent
WreathCelebrating
Advent An Advent
Reflection Music for AdventAdvent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in the Western tradition. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, which is the Sunday nearest November 30, and ends on Christmas Eve (Dec 24). If Christmas Eve is a Sunday, it is counted as the fourth Sunday of Advent, with Christmas Eve proper beginning at sundown.
Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is Purple. This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. Purple is still used in some traditions (for example Roman Catholic). The purple of Advent is also the color of suffering used during Lent and Holy Week. This points to an important connection between Jesus’ birth and death. The nativity, the Incarnation, cannot be separated from the crucifixion. The purpose of Jesus’ coming into the world, of the "Word made flesh" and dwelling among us, is to reveal God and His grace to the world through Jesus’ life and teaching, but also through his suffering, death, and resurrection. To reflect this emphasis, originally Advent was a time of penitence and fasting, much as the Season of Lent and so shared the color of Lent.
Advent 4 A - Liturgical Prayers
Liturgy Alive 4th Sunday of Advent (A) Emmanuel: God With Us
Greeting (From the Second Reading)
To you all, who are God's beloved
and called to be saints,
grace and peace from God our Father
and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:7).
R/ And also with you.
Joseph's Struggle - Advent 4 A - A Dialogue
Fr. Tommy Lane:
Recently I interviewed St. Joseph and this is how the interview went.
My name is Joseph. I’ve been at your celebration of Christmas for quite a while but I suspect you don’t know me too well. I feel sort of like the father of the bride at a wedding. Nobody pays much attention to him but he gets to pay the bills. I want to tell you, your Christmas cost me a great deal!
Where did you grow up?
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