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WDTPRS: O Antiphons – 17 December – O Sapientia
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
O!
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
WDTPRS: Gaudete Sunday – the “good news” of the chaff’s destiny in “unquenchable fire”
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
Posted in ADVENT, The Drill, WDTPRS
Tagged ADVENT, Gaudete Sunday, Luke 3, Matthew 25, rosacea, rose
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Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession
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
WDTPRS: St. Lucy and Advent Ember Week
13 December was the darkest day of the old Julian calendar. Thus, today in the Gregorian calendar is the feast of St. Lucy, whose name from the Latin for “light”, reminds us who dwell in the still darkening northern hemisphere … Continue reading
ADVENTCAzT 08: 2nd Sunday of Advent
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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Posted in ADVENT, ADVENTCAzT, ADVENTCAzT, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, PODCAzT
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ADVENTCAzT 07: Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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
WDTPRS: 1st Sunday of Advent: Prayer over the Offerings
The Lord’s Coming is a fearful thing to ponder. The First Coming of the Lord, prophesied by Jeremiah in Sunday’s 1st Reading, and His Sacrifice renewed daily on our altars, mean that His Second Coming, described by the Lord in … Continue reading
WDTPRS 1st Sunday of Advent: true Advent preparation
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
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ADVENT, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, WDTPRS
Tagged ADVENT, collect, crossing-sweepers
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REVIEW: Advent Music from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – WINNER
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
Posted in ADVENT, REVIEWS, Year of Faith
Tagged ADVENT, Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles, D. Kansas City-St. Joseph, music, review
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