Thursday of the Second Week of Advent 2019

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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:
Zechariah 2:14-17
Judith 13
Luke 1:26-38