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December 17: O Wisdom

Posted on December 9, 2022December 20, 2022 by Tony Crescio

O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation (Christian Prayer, 118). In this reflection Tony Crescio discusses the first of the great "O" Antiphons of ...
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Praying the “O” Antiphons of Advent: An Introduction

Posted on December 9, 2022December 20, 2022 by Tony Crescio

To begin our reflections on the "O" Antiphons of Advent, Tony Crescio discusses the history of the antiphons and the role they play in preparing us for the coming birth of the Messiah. https://youtu.be/OIgJY-AkQuA
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Remembering St. Nicholas

Posted on December 6, 2022December 17, 2022 by Tony Crescio

December 6 What comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus? Probably something along the lines of a jolly figure, somewhat mysterious, who dresses in a vibrant red suit and stocking hat; sits upon an extravagant throne while children tell him...
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The Rescue Mission

Posted on November 20, 2022December 11, 2022 by Tony Crescio

First Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, Last weekend our liturgical year culminated with the celebration of the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. There we saw that the King we proclaim is unlike any ot...
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Advent Wreath Prayer Service for Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 17, 2021November 20, 2022 by FRESHImage

This weekend marks the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. In just a few days now, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Just what His coming means for us we have reflected upon with the help of the “O Antiphons” of Advent....
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Advent Wreath Prayer Service for Second Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 28, 2021November 20, 2022 by FRESHImage

In preparing for the Season of Advent that we have now entered into, we have reminded ourselves that this Season, precisely as a season of preparation for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, is a penitential season. It is a season to work to...
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Advent: Learning to Love with the Love of God

Posted on November 20, 2021November 24, 2023 by FRESHImage

Dearest Friends in Christ, As we prepare to enter into the upcoming Season of Advent, making preparations for the coming of Christ by learning to be more like Him, it is important to remember that we cannot do this alone. To be sure, becoming...
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Advent: A Penitential Season

Posted on November 19, 2021November 15, 2023 by FRESHImage

Dearest Friends in Christ, Years ago, the Season of Advent was considered to parallel the Season of Lent as a time of preparation and a time of repentance appropriate for acts of penance. This is seen in various ways. Most ostensibly in ...
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Advent is Quickly Approaching

Posted on November 18, 2021November 15, 2023 by FRESHImage

Dearest Friends in Christ, Advent is a time of waiting, a time of preparation. Unfortunately, for many of us Advent is often characterized by the busyness of preparing for all the various holiday celebrations we take part in, at work, at our ...
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