Tag: expectation

Rejoicing with the O Antiphons

by Joannie Watson | Dec 15, 2023 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

Two of my favorite moments of Advent are Gaudete Sunday and the O Antiphons. And while I’m...

Trust and Expectation with the O Antiphons

by Joannie Watson | Dec 16, 2022 | Between the Sundays, Praying | 0 |

Tomorrow begins the octave before Christmas. While octaves following key feast days (Easter,...

The Joy of living anno Domini

by Joannie Watson | Dec 11, 2020 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

“What Isaiah could only long for has now become our reality.” Gaudete Sunday is my favorite Sunday. Growing up, I loved lighting the rose candle in our Advent wreath, and it was usually the weekend we would decorate...

Don’t Waste Advent

by Joannie Watson | Dec 4, 2020 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

“In this year, we need the message of Advent even more than ever.” As I written here before, Advent is my favorite liturgical season. There are many reasons for this, and part of it is probably the same reason that I...