The "O" Antiphons, the 4th Sunday of Advent, and photos from modern Bethlehem

December 17: 

O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! 

December 18: 

O Leader of the House of Israel,giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with Your mighty power!

December 19: 

O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all His people: come to save us without delay! 

December 20: 

O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! 

December 21:

O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. 

December 22: 

O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom You formed from the dust! 

December 23: 

O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!

4th Sunday of Advent (12/23/18)

"You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel"

(photos from a 2017 pilgrimage)

The Shepherds’ Field and Grotto 

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Inglese: Virtual Tour - SANCTUARY Bethlehem

 

 

 The Church on the "Milk Grotto"