What are the hidden treasures of Christmas? And, what do they have to do with Advent, itself? Find out as Father John Bartunek annnounces the new retreat guide from RCSpirituality.org for this holy season.
THE EXPECTATION “Be comforted, be comforted My people, saith your God. Speak ye to the heart of Jerusalem, and call to her: for her evil
THE TRIAL OF JOSEPH “Now the generation of Christ was in this wise. When as his Mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came
THE BENEDICTUS: Part I of II “And Zachary, his father, was filled with the Holy Ghost, and he prophesied, saying, ‘Blessed be the Lord God
THE BENEDICTUS: Part II of II “And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest, for thou shalt go before the face of
THE BIRTH OF ST JOHN “Now Elizabeth’s full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and kinsfolks
THE MAGNIFICAT: Part III of IV “He hath showed might in His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their hearts. He
THE MAGNIFICAT: Part IV of IV “He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy. As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham
THE MAGNIFICAT (Part I of IV) “And Mary said: ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.” Luke
THE MAGNIFICAT (Part II of IV) “Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid, for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
