DAY THREE OF THE 'O' ANTIPHONS ON THIS 4TH MONDAY OF ADVENT...........

On this third day in the praying of the 'O' Antiphons, in the immediate countdown to Christmas, at Mass and in the Liturgy of the Hours, is the acclamation, "O Root of Jesse's stem, sign of God's Love for all his People, Come to Save us without delay".  Belonging to the root of Jesse, the father of King David, establishes the Messiah's linkage to the royal line of David.  Thus the prophecy that the Anointed One of God would rule over the House of David, as the King of All Creation.  God's Love enfolds us as the Divine did the Chosen People of Israel, and will be the Savior / Redeemer of everyone who believes in and follows Him...........Fr.  Troy