Dec 31, 2023
O Blessed Virgin
in whose womb was conceived
the only Son of God,
who by such grace
has brought salvation
to our race…
What faith is yours
in God the Father!
What power is upon you
by the Holy Spirit!
What unutterable wonder we find
in your Son!
How is it one of our own number
could give birth
to our Creator?
Dec 31, 2023
(Nm.6:22-27; Ps.67:2-3,5-6,8; Gal.4:4-7; Lk.2:16-21)
“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen,
just as it had been told to them.”
The blessing of God, His holy Son, was upon the shepherds, and it is upon us all. For “God sent His Son, born of a woman” that His...
Dec 30, 2023
O eminent Shepherd
of God’s people
who led us from the catacombs
into the light of day
by a blessed peace
with the city of man,
allowing the Lord’s Church
to grow and flourish freely
in its sacraments,
in its worship of the one true God –
pray the Body of Christ
may again prosper in truth
with its divine Head,
Dec 30, 2023
O three holy persons
united as one
in the humble home at Nazareth,
Mary and Joseph
with God’s only Son…
who became your Son,
who became our Son,
who became our Brother
in all things human
and shared with you
the food of your table
and the dust beneath your feet –
you are our model upon this earth;
you we should...
Dec 30, 2023
(Gn.15:1-6,21:1-3; Ps.105:1-9; Heb.11:8,11-12,17-19; Lk.2:22-40)
“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom,
and the favor of God was upon Him.”
What child is this of whom Simeon the prophet, filled with the Holy Spirit, declares to the Lord, “My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared...