Hasten the Kingdom: Praying the O Antiphons of Advent (Advent/Christmas)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814623638 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Advent preparation tied to the official liturgies of the day Hasten the Kingdom is a book for the last few days of Advent when the antiphons for the Magnificat of Evening Prayer are the "O antiphons". While the antiphons may not be known to you as "O antiphons" you're sure to know them as the verses to "O come, O come Emmanuel". The format for each day (beginning on Decemb
During this time of waiting, watching, and preparation we invite God into our lives. Hasten the Kingdominvites those who wish to recover the meaning of Advent to do so with the ancient O Antiphons - through moments of prayer, silence, and meditation. When used by study groups all members are encouraged to take part by sharing responsibilities for the readings and contributing personal reflections.Sister Winifred offers these meditations based on the O Antiphons, together with their scriptural texts, so that we can move through the last days of Advent with joy and hope.Mary Winifred, CHS, was for many years a member of the Community of the Holy Spirit. Each of the antiphons welcomes the Messiah and ends with a petition of hope.Hasten the Kingdom is organized in prayer service form for use by individuals or groups. The ancient traditions of the early Church provide a wealth of material for prayer and meditation in the final days of Advent. One way to pray for God's coming is to use the ancient prayers of the Church combined with a present