O Antiphon: Rod of Jesse
On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him. Isaiah 11: 10 Oh, come O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty pow'r to save; Bring them in vict'ry through the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! Video: O Come O Come Emmanuel, Advent hymn based on the O Antiphons
The story continues…
And you, my child, "Prophet of the Highest," will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways, Present the offer of salvation to his people, the forgiveness of their sins. Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God's Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace. The child grew up, healthy and spirited. He lived out in the desert until the day he made his prophetic debut in Israel. (Luke 1:76-80)
Silence and Imaginative exercise
Peace, one step at a time. Following God's light and warmth each day, our task. What warmth has there been in my day? What light towards which I can walk?
Closing Blessing
Be a bright flame before me, Be a guiding star above me, Be a smooth path below me, And be a kindly shepherd behind me, To-day, to-night, and for ever. Garmina Gadelica
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