Second Thursday of Advent 2016

~Today is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Please click on the link to the right for more information.~

Jesse Tree Story: JESSE
Jesse Tree Symbol: FLOWER FROM THE ROOT OF JESSE

Scripture: " And a rod will go forth from the root of Jesse, and a flower will ascend from his root."
Isaiah 11:1

Commentary:

The prophet Isaiah foretold that the Savior would be born from the root of Jesse and that he would sit upon the throne of David. 

Readings for the Day:
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Psalm 98
Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
Luke 1:26-38