In the third episode of "Journey Through Advent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC explains the origins of the ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent, the psalms/ hymns sung at the daily Masses in anticipation of the coming Messiah.
The ancient tradition of singing the “O Antiphons” during the Liturgy of the Hours and in place of the Alleluia verse at Mass begins on Dec. 17 and continues through Dec. 23. Each O Antiphon combines a laudatory invocation of the expected Messiah with a petition for His coming as Savior on Christmas Day.
In the second episode of "Journey Through Advent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reminds us of the meaning of the theological virtue of hope as we come to anticipate the Incarnation of Christ.
In the first episode of "Journey through Advent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reflects on the meaning of the Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel," as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Day.
Be generous this Advent and Christmas season with your prayers, your works of mercy, your indulgenced acts, and your suffrages for the Holy Souls. It is a time for us, says Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, to make sure we are giving gifts to the dead, as well as to the living.
What better way to mark the coming of Christ, asks Maria Gallagher, than by contemplating how Mary prepared for the arrival of her Son — especially in this final month of the Jubilee Year of Hope?
In the third and final part of the series, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reflects on the true Christmas season, beginning on Christmas Eve and centered on Christ's birth, highlighting Mary's vital role in leading us to Jesus, and the Mass as a celebration of eternal life, urging us to embrace the holiness and joy of the season.
In Part 2, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reflects on Advent as a time of joyful anticipation and spiritual vigilance, encouraging prayer, reflection, acts of charity, and devotion to Mary to prepare for Christ's Second Coming and His presence in our hearts.
In this new series, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC will help us to dive deeper into the holy penitential season of Advent, preparing ourselves for Our Lord's Birth on Christmas.
"Ever since I was a little boy, Christmas has been my most favorite time of year," says Fr. Angelo Casimiro, MIC. "I have many fond memories of Christmas as I was growing up."
