The first Sunday of Ordinary Time signals the change from a contemplative stance towards the mysteries of our redemption to a more practical appropriation of the same mysteries. From this moment the Church concentrates on her covenantal life with God and considers the mysteries of Christ’s life and teachings under the aspect of “moral commitment”. [...]
For the fourth Sunday of Advent, the liturgy highlights the Oath to David, which in His fidelity God fulfills in the birth of Israel’s Messiah. But salvation history is not only about men and their heroics. It is also about women. Luke underscores this with his story of the annunciation to Mary. While Matthew focuses [...]
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