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December 20: O Key of David

Posted on December 10, 2022December 13, 2024 by Tony Crescio

O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom (Christian Prayer,...
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December 17: O Wisdom

Posted on December 9, 2022December 13, 2024 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 13, 2024 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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The Game Plan

Posted on November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 by Tony Crescio

Fourth Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, We have come to the final Sunday of Advent, and thus the beginning of the final week of preparation for the coming of the Savior at Christmas. We have entered the drama of these fo...
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The Joy of Advent

Posted on November 25, 2022December 21, 2022 by Tony Crescio

Third Sunday of Advent-Cycle A My Dear Friends in Christ, Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” comes from the Latin word “gaudium,” meaning joy, gladness or delight. And so th...
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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 11, 2024 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 Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2021November 11, 2024 by FRESHImage

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed the Lord is near.” This is the beginning of the Church’s prayer for this Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin imperative, rejoice! And so today, my d...
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Advent: Learning to Love with the Love of God

Posted on November 20, 2021November 11, 2024 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 11, 2024 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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