14 December 2012
Today is the Memorial of St. John of the Cross, priest and Doctor of the Church. Please refer to the link on the side bar to the right for more information on this saint.
Jesse Tree Story: ISAIAH
Jesse Tree Symbol: A RAIN CLOUD
Scripture: "Send down dew from above, O heavens, and let the clouds rain down upon the just! Let the earth open and spring forth a savior! And let justice rise up at once! I, the Lord, have created him."
Isaiah 45:8
Commentary: He foretold Christ's birth, life, mission and sufferings, death and resurrection. Once he prayed: "Let the clouds rain down on the Just. Let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior."
Readings for the Day:
Isaiah 48: 17-19
Psalm 1
Matthew 11:16-19
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