Late Advent

I love the “O Antiphons” prayed in late Advent. The ancient titles given to the long awaited Messiah and the predictions about the coming Saviour should fill our hearts with joy. Many think that Advent is a penitential season—it really is not, Advent is a season of preparation. We spend so much time baking, shopping and wrapping gifts, yet do we take the time to prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming of the newborn King? St. Danial the Stylite, Ora Pro Nobis!!!