Homilies and Talks – Lay Cistercians of Gethsemani Abbey

This Third Sunday of Advent is often referred to as “Gaudete Sunday” – Rejoice in the Lord; the Lord is

Introit: Behold – Now she follows the Lamb who was crucified for us! Modesty was her offering on the altar.

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December 9, 2024

+PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD 2nd Sunday of Advent 2024 Our lives, my brothers and sisters, are to be

+(Intro) In both our readings this morning, we will hear of the cure of blindness. Let us own our own

Opening: Brothers and sisters, Advent is our time for preparation. We’re preparing for His coming! What better way than to

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Happy Thanksgiving. Today is a day for remembering the love and gratitude we have for our

Opening: Today we celebrate the Feast of the Apostle Andrew, honored in the Greek Church as Andrew, the First-Called.

+(Intro) We will hear this morning we will hear of the twenty-four living elders falling down before the throne of

Christ the King 2024 So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking for

+(Intro) Our intention this morning is for religious vocations. We will hear St Paul telling us that “whatever gains I