Author: Fr. Peter

O Lord and Giver of the Law on Sinai, the Leader of your chosen people Israel, appearing in the burning bush, revealed to Moses face to face, O Come, stretch ou...

O Wisdom, O holy Word of God’s mouth, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come, and teach us all the ways that lead to life. Great Antipho...

Each antiphon is a name of Christ, one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture.

Even though our celebrations are not what they should be or what we have planned, we can still seek out joy in them.

We light the first candle of Advent today, hoping that the light will overcome the darkness in the world. And we have hope that it will.

So, what is the symbolism of the Advent Wreath?