For the Church in the Philippines, December 16-24 is a special period in Advent. During these days, we celebrate the Simbang Gabi, a. k. a. Misa del Gallo — a series of Masses that begin at 4 AM. These are masses where the Gloria is sung and the vestment worn is white. By intent then, [...]
The fourth Sunday of Advent is the Sunday that immediately precedes Christmas. The liturgy is already heavy with motifs of the Incarnation. We read the prophecy about Bethlehem where the Messiah will be born and the mystery of the Incarnation presented through a psalm. In the Gospel reading, Mary brings Jesus, "Yeshua" (= Salvation) to [...]
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