As the sun sets on the final day of Advent, Father Louis Morrone, OP, joins us from the Province of St. Albert the Great to reflect on the transition from the Old Testament promises to the New Testament reality. While we prepare for the birth of Jesus tonight, the Gospel first directs us to the birth of John the Baptist and the restoration of his father Zechariah’s voice.
Father Louis explores the "Canticle of Zechariah," a beautiful song of praise that bridges ancient prophecy with the coming Messiah. He focuses on the powerful image of "the Dawn from On High"—a light that does not just explain away the darkness, but dispels it entirely.
Join us for this final Advent prayer as we prepare our hearts for the Nativity of the Lord
🙏 In this video, we meditate on:
- The last day of Advent and the anticipation of Christmas
- The birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah regaining his speech.
- The "Canticle of Zechariah" as a bridge between Old and New Testaments.
- How the "Dawn from On High" guides our feet into the way of peace.
- A special Christmas Eve prayer for those feeling overshadowed by darkness.
👇 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Christmas Eve & The End of Advent
00:26 - The Birth of John the Baptist
00:39 - Zechariah loses and regains his speech
01:08 - The Canticle of Zechariah: A bridge between Testaments
01:36 - "The Dawn from On High Shall Break Upon Us"
01:54 - The unstoppable nature of God's light
02:11 - Dispelling the darkness vs. explaining it away
02:40 - A Christmas Eve Prayer for Peace
03:15 - Merry Christmas from the Dominican Friars
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