Saturday of the Octave of Christmas

31 December 2011

Today is also the Feast of St. Sylvester.
A link has been added tracing the history of this saint.

"On the seventh day of Christmas...
      my true love gave to me...
          seven swans a swimming..."

Symbolism: The seven swans a swimming
                    refers to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
                    Wisdom, Understanding, Courage,
                    Wonder & Awe, Right Judgement,
                    Knowledge and Reverence

Scripture: "And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety."
Isaiah 11:2

Readings for the Day:
     1 John 2:18-21
     Psalm 96
     John 1:1-18