SCRIPTURE
- John 1:1-5

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made through Him and, without Him, nothing was made. In Him was life. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it."

REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron

MUSIC
- "Go Tell it on the Mountain" by Dan Musselman

- "O Holy Night" by Peder B. Helland

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Adore - It all comes down to this. Tomorrow is Christmas. Wake up early today before the craziness hits, and spend 10 minutes in quiet adoration with Jesus. If helpful, a 10 minute video before the Blessed Sacrament with soft music playing is on our DISCOVER tab. 

NOTES
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SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 63:3-4

"I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory. For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you!”

REFLECTION
- Sr. M. Karolyn

MUSIC
- "We Three Kings" by Dan Musselman

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Write - Compose a short note of gratitude / kindness  / love / friendship…whatever you want to call it and send it to someone special in your life. NOT a text, no email. Write a note, lick the stamp and send it.

O ANTIPHON

- Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et Legifer foster, exspectatio gentium, et salvator earum; veni ad salvandum nos, Domine Deus noster.

- English: O Emmanuel, our King and Law Giver, desire of all the nations and their savior: come quickly to bring us salvation, oh Lord our God. 

Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola

Video: https://youtu.be/QmWLf4lrcpY?si=Sf2slDb4YPwRy5pM

NOTES

- Click here to read "Prophets of Advent: How the Old Testament Points Us to Christ" on the TGM Blog.

SCRIPTURE
- John 1:14

"And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.”

REFLECTION
- Lauren

MUSIC
- "Taste and See" by Stolen Weekend

- "Wait for the Lord" by Taize Session Singers

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Drop - Drop a pound or two by skipping a meal of your choice today. And in its place, offer your appetite as a prayer for those who go hungry in our world.

O ANTIPHON

-Latin: O Rex gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum; veni, et salva hominem quem de limo formasti.

-English: O King of the nations, and their Desire, and the Cornerstone, who makest both one: Come and save mankind whom thou formedst of clay.

Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.

Original video: https://youtu.be/6ou4CcRQjR4?si=j_Tu0mFfWiw0rzal

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection from Fr. Ron

O Antiphon

Latin: O clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel: qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris et umbra mortis

English: O Key of David, and Scepter of the house of Isreal; that openesest, and no man shutteth, and shuttest, and no man openeth: Come and bring the prisoner out of the prisonhouse, and him that sitteth in darkness, and the dhadow of death.

Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.

Original video: https://youtu.be/C7FqYIgRYOo?si=2eHxJoQicOsa2Qzq

CLICK HERE FOR THE GUIDED MEDITATION on Gratitude (one of our ABIDE Prayers)

SCRIPTURE
- Revelation 7:17

"For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

REFLECTION
- Kyle

MUSIC
- O Come O Come Emmanuel by The Piano Guys

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Laugh - Brighten the parts of the world you are in today by sharing a joke or funny meme with as many people as you can. Everyone is carrying a burden…lift it from them, if for just a moment.

O ANTIPHON

- Latin: O radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.

- English: O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples, before you kings shall keep silence, all nations will seek you out: come to deliver your people and do not delay.

Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola.

Video: https://youtu.be/O75VBNAeMQg?si=mzbCkw4HGQjSy3vc

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Nehemiah 8:10

"He continued: ‘Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD is your strength!’”

REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene

MUSIC
- "Joy to the World" Soft Piano Intrumental

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
-Yell - Tell the world today your love of God and the importance of your faith! Work it into conversations, drop a spiritual comment on your social feeds, Wear your cross or medal on the outside of your clothes today….

O ANTIPHON

-Latin: O Adonai, et dux domus Israël, qui Moyse in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.

-English: O Adonai[Lord], and Leader of the house of Israel who appearedst in the Bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the law in Sinai: Come and deliver us with an outstretched arm.

Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.

Original video: https://youtu.be/9ys-yfyKZPc?si=NsX7Sa5h564lN-SL

SCRIPTURE
- Luke 2:10-11

"The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all  people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.’”

REFLECTION
- Mary Ellyn

MUSIC
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ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Clean - Not your room—your mind and spirit. Refrain from using any social media or phone apps (other than The God Minute, of course!) and give that attention to Jesus in the quiet. Just for today.

O ANTIPHON

- Latin: O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.

- English: O Holy Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and  reaching from end to end, you order all things with gentle strength: come and teach us the way of prudence.

Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola

Video: https://youtu.be/oRPNRHQL17E?si=0Hlr_SfAUMikxk4M

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- James 1:2-4

"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

REFLECTION
- Javier

MUSIC
- "Creator of The Stars of Night" by Jim Keefe

- "Imagining" by Brian Crain

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Embrace - Make someone’s day by giving them a hug—telling them they’re special to you (for no reason at all)

NOTES
- Click HERE for Fr. Jason's blog about the O Antiphons

SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 122:1-2

"I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.”

REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen

MUSIC
- "On Jordan's Bank" from The Hymn Channel

- "Gather Us In" by Marty Haugen 

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Share - Gather stuff from your closet(s) that are never worn and share them with those in need by dropping them off at the Society of SVDP Thrift Shop or Goodwill.

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE to go to video where Fr. Ron breaks open the scripture for us this 3rd Week of Advent