Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: ANGELS Invite the angels to adore God with you. Today, be aware of the Divine indwelling on your soul. Prayer: [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: ST. JOSEPH Accompany Joseph from door to door. Learn from his example how to bear refusals and disappointments silently and [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: THE KEY Provide the stable with a key to keep out thieves. Today, try to keep from your heart any [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: SHEPHERDS Invite shepherds to pay homage to our newborn King, imitating their patient waiting and watchfulness. Remember Jesus will be [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: THE OX Lead the strong ox to the crib. Today, use your strength and your talents to help someone else. [...]
Here are ten outstanding Christmas-themed classical pieces, including both the well-known and the little-known. 1. G.F. Handel: Messiah Though especially popular at Christmas time, it is only “Part the First” of Handel's Messiah that pertains to the season—the latter two sections address Christ’s passion and resurrection. There are some 100 versions of this magisterial work currently [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: GIFTS Gather some presents for the Divine Infant by making a charitable donation or saying a decade of the rosary [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: PROVISIONS Bring a supply of food to the crib: eat a little less today than you would normally do. Prayer: [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: WATER Bring fresh, clean water to the crib by avoiding every untruthful word or act. Be honest in all you [...]
It’s remarkable that "Amahl" should be the most frequently performed opera worldwide, considering this is a work created for a specific seasonal context. Yet in another sense it’s understandable, given how Gian Carlo Menotti brilliantly scaled down the luxuriant demands of opera to create a small-budget piece that just about any group of skilled performers [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: FUEL Keep the crib of your heart warm by giving up your own will. Today, do whatever you are asked [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: SWADDLING CLOTHES Prepare swaddling clothes for the Infant Jesus by remaining still and attentive when you pray, praying slowly and [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: SOFT STRAW Add straw to the manger by not complaining when things do not go your way, or when you [...]
Waiting with Our Lady for the coming of Our Saviour, we will meditate each day of Advent on a different aspect of the circumstances of His birth, the moment of The Incarnation amongst us. Reflection: HAY Add fresh hay to the manger of your heart by never growing angry with those around you, no matter [...]