Category Archives: ADVENT

SUPER-ULTRA-HYPER-URGENT EMERGENCY ACTION ITEM!

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Can you help?
The CD of Advent music by the Benedictine Nuns in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, is doing well on the charts.
I have mentioned them before HERE.  I did a review of their Christmas … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: O Antiphons – 17 December – O Sapientia

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On December 17th we enter into that final stretch of our Advent preparation. In the Church’s solemn prayer of the hours, at Vespers, the great “O Antiphons” are sung. Today we have the first.
Years ago, I made a little webpage … Continue reading →

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O!

Posted on 17 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today we begin the final days of Advent, which bring with them the beautiful O Antiphons, or “Great Antiphons”.

Years ago I made a page about these antiphons. I have intended (for years) to update the last couple days.
The O Antiphons … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS: Gaudete Sunday – the “good news” of the chaff’s destiny in “unquenchable fire”

Posted on 16 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The 3rd Sunday of Advent is nicknamed “Gaudete … Rejoice!”, from the first word of the first chant, the Introit.  Today we relax slightly our penitential focus during Advent.  Some say Advent is not a penitential time, even though it … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession

Posted on 15 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession o{]:¬)
We should…
1) …examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly;
2) …wait our turn in line patiently;
3) …come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to … Continue reading →

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ADVENTCAzT 08: 2nd Sunday of Advent

Posted on 9 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 08, for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

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ADVENTCAzT 07: Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent

Posted on 8 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This year I thought to do for Advent what I have done during Lent: post 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 07, for Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent. … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS 1st Sunday of Advent: true Advent preparation

Posted on 1 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Advent begins a new liturgical year.  Each year Holy Church presents the history of our salvation and the mysteries of the life, death, resurrection and the return of the Lord.  Each year we ourselves are a little different. The unchanging … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Advent Music from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – WINNER

Posted on 29 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 30 Nov 18:07 GMT:
Since the beginning of November, through this, from what I can tell we have sold on Amazon:
mp3 downloads – 28
CDs – 177
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ORIGINAL POST:
Orant et laborant!
I was sent a photo of the nuns unloading the boxes of … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS The O Antiphons: 23 December – O Emmanuel

Posted on 23 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We continue our look at the O Antiphons.   We have to the final full day before the Vigil of Christmas.
LATIN: O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos Domine … Continue reading →

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