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Kneeling at the Crib of the Christ Child
Dec 24, 2014Tap to summarizeWhat would it be like to be present on that holy night in Bethlehem? To make your way to the stable where the Christ Child was born? To kneel at his side and adore his Divine Face? Sr Cecilia Rose Pham OP takes us on a journey with the shepherds on their way to adore the Newborn King, the Prince of Peace; the place where we discover the true joy of Christmas. document.createElement('audio'); https://cradio.org.au/assets/advent/Christmas-SrCeciliaRosePham-KneelingattheCrib.mp3RIGHT-CLICK TO DOWNLOAD (13:54) This reflection is presented by Sr Cecilia Rose Pham OP, of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, Nashville. The music featured is from a Christmas album recorded by the sisters and available for free download on Soundcloud. The post Kneeling at the Crib of the Christ Child appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →He Meets us in Our Messiness
Dec 22, 2014Tap to summarizeFr Richard Leonard shares the story of his unlikely encounter with a teenage mother, reflecting on how God works powerfully in the messiness of our lives, and most powerfully in the birth of His Son. LISTEN NOW (6:22) This reflection is read by Fr Richard Leonard SJ from his book “What Are We Waiting For? Finding Meaning in Advent & Christmas” published by Paulist Press 2014. You can purchase a copy via Garratt Publishing, or any good bookstore. No further reproduction may take place without express permission from the author. The post He Meets us in Our Messiness appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Desert in the Christian Life
Dec 15, 2014Tap to summarizeFr Richard Leonard reflects on the importance of joining St John the Baptist in the desert during the Advent season, and the role of penance in the Christian life. https://cradio.org.au/assets/advent/FRL-DesertSilence.mp3(6:43) RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD (6:49) This reflection is read by Fr Richard Leonard SJ from his book “What Are We Waiting For? Finding Meaning in Advent & Christmas” published by Paulist Press 2014. You can purchase a copy via Garratt Publishing, or any good bookstore. No further reproduction may take place without express permission from the author. The post The Desert in the Christian Life appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Transvestite in the Choir & Amazing Grace
Dec 8, 2014Tap to summarizeFr Richard Leonard shares the story of the transvestite who joined the parish choir, and how God’s gifts often come in unexpected packages… LISTEN NOW (5:29) This reflection is read by Fr Richard Leonard SJ from his book “What Are We Waiting For? Finding Meaning in Advent & Christmas” published by Paulist Press 2014. You can purchase a copy via Garratt Publishing, or any good bookstore. No further reproduction may take place without express permission from the author. The post The Transvestite in the Choir & Amazing Grace appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Advent Wreath & the Life to Come
Dec 1, 2014Tap to summarizeWhat is the meaning of the Advent wreath, and how does it point us to the life to come? Fr Richard draws on the parable of the Prodigal Son and writings of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI to offer his reflections on Heaven, Hell, Purgatory & the Advent wreath. https://cradio.org.au/assets/advent/FRL-AdventWreath.mp3(8:09) RIGHT-CLICK TO DOWNLOAD (8:32) This reflection is read by Fr Richard Leonard SJ from his book “What Are We Waiting For? Finding Meaning in Advent & Christmas” published by Paulist Press 2014. You can purchase a copy via Garratt Publishing, or any good bookstore. No further reproduction may take place without express permission from the author. The post The Advent Wreath & the Life to Come appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Whole World Awaits Mary’s Reply
Dec 19, 2013Tap to summarize“You have heard, O Virgin, that you will conceive and bear a son; you have heard that it will not be by man but by the Holy Spirit. The angel awaits an answer; it is time for him to return to God who sent him. We too are waiting, O Lady, for your word of compassion; the sentence of condemnation weighs heavily upon us.” Prepare for Christmas with the wisdom of the saints: this Advent reflection is from a Homily in praise of the Virgin Mother by St Bernard, abbott. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/AWS-3rdFriday-Bernard.mp3(3:24) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (3:24) Excerpt from the English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours C 1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The post The Whole World Awaits Mary’s Reply appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →When Christ Comes, God Will Be Seen By Men
Dec 17, 2013Tap to summarize“By his own powers man cannot see God, yet God will be seen by men because he wills it. He will be seen by those he chooses, at the time he chooses, and in the way he chooses, for God can do all things.” Prepare for Christmas with the wisdom of the saints: this Advent reflection is from a treatise Against Heresies, by Saint Irenaeus, Bishop. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/AWS-3rdWed-Iranaeus.mp3(3:10) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) Excerpt from the English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours C 1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The post When Christ Comes, God Will Be Seen By Men appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Voice is John, The Word is Christ
Dec 14, 2013Tap to summarize“To prepare the way means to pray well; it means thinking humbly of oneself. We should take our lesson from John the Baptist. He is thought to be the Christ; he declares he is not what they think. He does not take advantage of their mistake to further his own glory.” Prepare for Christmas with the wisdom of the saints: this Advent reflection is from a sermon by St Augustine, bishop. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/AWS-3rdSunday-Augustine.mp3(4:18) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (4:18) Excerpt from the English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours C 1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The post The Voice is John, The Word is Christ appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →God’s Promises Are Held Out to Us By His Son
Dec 10, 2013Tap to summarize“God, who is faithful, put himself in our debt, not by receiving anything but by promising so much.” Prepare for Christmas with the wisdom of the saints: this Advent reflection is from a discourse on the Psalms by St Augustine. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Wk2-Augustine.mp3(3:43) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (3:43) Excerpt from the English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours C 1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The post God’s Promises Are Held Out to Us By His Son appeared first on Cradio.
Transcribe →The Voice in the Wilderness
Dec 7, 2013Tap to summarize“”Prepare the way of the Lord”: the way is the preaching of the Gospel, the new message of consolation, ready to bring to all mankind the knowledge of God’s saving power.” Prepare for Christmas with the wisdom of the saints: this Advent reflection is from the commentary on Isaiah by Eusebius of Caesarea. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Wk2-Eusebius.mp3(3:32) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (3:32) Excerpt from the English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours C 1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. The post The Voice in the Wilderness appeared first on Cradio.
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