First Saturday of Advent

~Today is also the Memorial for St. Ambrose, doctor of the Church. Please refer to the link at the right for more information on this saint.~

Jesse Tree Story: JUDAH
Jesse Tree Symbol: THE CROWN & SCEPTER

Scripture: "The scepter shall never depart from Judah,
or the mace from between his legs, while tribute is
brought to him, and he receives the people's homage."
Genesis 49:10

Commentary: When Jacob gave the birth right to his
fourth son, Judah, he proclaimed: "The scepter shall
not depart from Judah nor the staff from between his
feet until he comes to whom it belongs."

Readings of the Day:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26
Psalm 147
Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5A,