Monday, December 21st. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St Luke 1:39-45.
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth,
filled with the holy Spirit
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1:39-45.
Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
Image: From Biblehub
DAILY MASS – Monday 21 December 2015
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The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
The Great O Antiphons
December 21: “O Oriens”
These Great “O Antiphons” at the Magnificat were first used by the Church in the 8th and 9th centuries.
They are said in order, based on various titles for the Christ and are scripturally-based short prayers for the 17th to the 23rd of December.
In these “O Antiphons” the Church expresses her deep longing for the coming of the Messiah.
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Christ, the Resurrection and the Life
(See Luke 1:78, 79; Malachi 4:2)
|
| O Oriens,
splendor lucis aeternae,
et sol justitiae:
veni, et illumina
sedentes in tenebris,
et umbra mortis. |
O Dawn,
splendor of eternal light,
and sun of justice,
come, and shine
on those seated in darkness,
and in the shadow of death. |
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
___________________________________
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Commentary of the day
Saint Bernard (1091-1153),
Saint Bernard (1091-1153), Cistercian monk and doctor of the Church
Sermon for the Octave of the Assumption, On the twelve prerogatives of Mary
“Blessed is she who has believed”
Mary is blessed, as her cousin Elizabeth has said to her, not simply because God has looked on her, but because she believed. Her faith is the most beautiful of the fruits of divine goodness. But it required the inexpressible art of the Holy Spirit to take place in her if such greatness of soul was to be united to such humility in the intimacy of her virginal heart. Mary’s humility and greatness of soul, like her virginity and fruitfulness, are like two stars shining on each other. For, in Mary, the depth of her humility does not in the least retract from the generosity of her soul, and vice versa. Even though Mary had so lowly an estimate of herself, she was no less generous in her faith in the promise made her by the angel because of it. She, who looked upon herself entirely as a poor and insignificant servant, in no way doubted herself to be called to this incomprehensible mystery, this tremendous union, this unfathomable secret. And she believed instantly that she was truly about to become the mother of God-made-man.
It is God’s grace that produces this marvel in the hearts of the elect; humility does not make them fearful and timorous any more than their generosity of soul makes them proud. To the contrary, where the saints are concerned, these two virtues reinforce one another. Greatness of soul not only does not open the door to any pride, but it is this above all that allows it to penetrate the mystery of humility even further. Indeed, those who are the most generous in their service of God are also the most penetrated by the fear of the Lord and the most grateful for the gifts they have received. Similarly, when it is a question of humility, no trace of cowardice insinuates into the soul. The less someone is accustomed to presume on his own strength, even in the smallest things, the more he entrusts himself to the power of God, even in the greatest.
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
Image: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
_______________________________
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Saint of the day
St. Peter Canisius,
Priest and Doctor of the Church (1521-1597)
SAINT PETER CANISIUS
Priest and Doctor of the Church
(1521-1597)
St. Peter Canisius was born in 1521, at Nijmegen in Holland. He entered the Society of Jesus, was ordained in 1546, and went to Cologne, where he founded a Jesuit house.
He was a vigorous defender of Catholicism, and published a catechism which was very influential in the Counter-Reformation.
He died in 1597.
The Weekday Missal – Collins 1975
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conducts a wonderful performance of
Handel’s “MESSIAH” from Pieterskerk
by
Lynne Dawson, soprano
Hillary Summers, alto
John Mark Ainsley, tenor
Alastair Miles, bass
The Brandenburg Consort
Crispian Steele Perkins, trumpet
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Pieterskerk in Leiden, Netherlands.
in
Handel “MESSIAH” | King’s College, Cambridge Choir
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OLD CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MUSIC
With Various Versions of these great Carols and Songs:
12 days of Christmas
Dance of the sugar plum fairies
Deck the Halls
First Noel
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Holiday Brass
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old St Nicholas
Joy To The World
Old Christmas Tree
Silent Night
Up of The Housetop
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
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“Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15-20
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“I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20.
__________________________
THANK YOU JESUS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL
From: Saint Francis Xavier, Samsen, Bangkok, THAILAND
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Monday, December 21st. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St Luke 1:39-45.
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth,
filled with the holy Spirit
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1:39-45.
Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
Image: From Biblehub
DAILY MASS – Monday 21 December 2015
________________________________
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
The Great O Antiphons
December 21: “O Oriens”
These Great “O Antiphons” at the Magnificat were first used by the Church in the 8th and 9th centuries.
They are said in order, based on various titles for the Christ and are scripturally-based short prayers for the 17th to the 23rd of December.
In these “O Antiphons” the Church expresses her deep longing for the coming of the Messiah.
Christ, the Resurrection and the Life
(See Luke 1:78, 79; Malachi 4:2)
splendor lucis aeternae,
et sol justitiae:
veni, et illumina
sedentes in tenebris,
et umbra mortis.
splendor of eternal light,
and sun of justice,
come, and shine
on those seated in darkness,
and in the shadow of death.
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
___________________________________
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Commentary of the day
Saint Bernard (1091-1153),
Saint Bernard (1091-1153), Cistercian monk and doctor of the Church
Sermon for the Octave of the Assumption, On the twelve prerogatives of Mary
“Blessed is she who has believed”
Mary is blessed, as her cousin Elizabeth has said to her, not simply because God has looked on her, but because she believed. Her faith is the most beautiful of the fruits of divine goodness. But it required the inexpressible art of the Holy Spirit to take place in her if such greatness of soul was to be united to such humility in the intimacy of her virginal heart. Mary’s humility and greatness of soul, like her virginity and fruitfulness, are like two stars shining on each other. For, in Mary, the depth of her humility does not in the least retract from the generosity of her soul, and vice versa. Even though Mary had so lowly an estimate of herself, she was no less generous in her faith in the promise made her by the angel because of it. She, who looked upon herself entirely as a poor and insignificant servant, in no way doubted herself to be called to this incomprehensible mystery, this tremendous union, this unfathomable secret. And she believed instantly that she was truly about to become the mother of God-made-man.
It is God’s grace that produces this marvel in the hearts of the elect; humility does not make them fearful and timorous any more than their generosity of soul makes them proud. To the contrary, where the saints are concerned, these two virtues reinforce one another. Greatness of soul not only does not open the door to any pride, but it is this above all that allows it to penetrate the mystery of humility even further. Indeed, those who are the most generous in their service of God are also the most penetrated by the fear of the Lord and the most grateful for the gifts they have received. Similarly, when it is a question of humility, no trace of cowardice insinuates into the soul. The less someone is accustomed to presume on his own strength, even in the smallest things, the more he entrusts himself to the power of God, even in the greatest.
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
Image: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
_______________________________
The Great O Antiphons: “O Oriens”
21 December 2015
Saint of the day
St. Peter Canisius,
Priest and Doctor of the Church (1521-1597)
SAINT PETER CANISIUS
Priest and Doctor of the Church
(1521-1597)
St. Peter Canisius was born in 1521, at Nijmegen in Holland. He entered the Society of Jesus, was ordained in 1546, and went to Cologne, where he founded a Jesuit house.
He was a vigorous defender of Catholicism, and published a catechism which was very influential in the Counter-Reformation.
He died in 1597.
The Weekday Missal – Collins 1975
©Evangelizo.org 2001-2015
___________________________
PLEASE JOIN
DAILY MASS & SUNDAY MASS
READ
DAILY GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS
with
DAILY COMMENTARY OF THE DAY
and
SAINTS OF THE DAY
ALSO READ
NEWSLETTER IN THAI
From
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER NEWSLETTER IN THAI
THANK YOU
___________________________________
CHRISTMAS
IS
COMING IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH
THANK YOU
CLASSICAL MUSIC; INTERNATIONAL LARGE AUDIENCE
VISIT ON FACEBOOK ADRESS: Golden Eagle; L’Aigle d’Or; Vulturul de Aur
YouTube
of
The Three Tenors Christmas Concert Viena (1999)
______________________
THANK YOU
Peder B. Helland
YouTube
of
1 Hour of Christmas Music
Instrumental Christmas Songs Playlist
Piano, Violin & Orchestra
Christmas Music
_____________________
THANK YOU
Collegium Regale
of
Stephen Cleobury
conducts a wonderful performance of
Handel’s “MESSIAH” from Pieterskerk
by
Lynne Dawson, soprano
Hillary Summers, alto
John Mark Ainsley, tenor
Alastair Miles, bass
The Brandenburg Consort
Crispian Steele Perkins, trumpet
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Pieterskerk in Leiden, Netherlands.
in
Handel “MESSIAH” | King’s College, Cambridge Choir
____________________________
THANK YOU
MGTracey
YouTube
of
2 HOURS OF POPULAR TRADITIONAL OLD CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MUSIC WITH TOP CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS
OLD CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MUSIC
With Various Versions of these great Carols and Songs:
12 days of Christmas
Dance of the sugar plum fairies
Deck the Halls
First Noel
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Holiday Brass
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old St Nicholas
Joy To The World
Old Christmas Tree
Silent Night
Up of The Housetop
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
**********************************
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15-20
*********************************************
“I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20.
__________________________
THANK YOU JESUS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL
From: Saint Francis Xavier, Samsen, Bangkok, THAILAND
***********************************************
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