Advent 2013 Devotions (Page 4)
This year during the season of Advent, beginning on December 1, we will have (almost) daily Advent devotions available here, and sent by email. We hope you enjoy these devotions written by members and friends of LMLC, and Advent hymns. If you would like to receive emails from LMLC, please send us an email via the contact page. Happy Advent!
December 23, 2013
by Paul Allen Magnificat – A Reflection on Luke 1:46b-55 In Mary’s extravagant hymn of praise to God, which we call the Magnificat, she says, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Why? Well, besides her joy at learning she is the bearer of the Christ, the Savior of the world, Mary lays out a few other reasons,…
December 22, 2013
by Steve Olson “Papa, tell me the story again.” They were working in the shop. Today they were making a table for the fish merchant. It would be used to display his wares, and soon would be covered in fish scales and such. Still, it had to look perfect before they sent it over and they worked quietly, curled shavings of wood and the smell of sawdust filling their…
December 21, 2013
Advent Hymn – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Text: Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710 tr. composite Music: French processional, 15th cent. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O Wisdom from on high, embracing…