Reflections of Terror and Beauty

Tag: Advent

  • Rejoicing in the Light

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    Janae
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    O come, o come, Emmanuel // And ransom captive Israel // That mourns in lonely exile here // Until the son of God appear // Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel // Shall come to thee, o Israel. I see December nights adorned by light: they glisten in the main streets and along the rooftops of neighboring homes.…

  • Ordinary women: Mary’s song, my refrain

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    Janae
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    And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,  and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.  For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me,  and holy is his name. And…