. R. (5) Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. St. Lawrence and many other martyrs knew that death is not the end of life. The first reading of today reminds us of the importance of giving. Stojonche Serafim Andov. Bring these treasuresthe emperor needs them to maintain his forces. Even today, St. Lawrence is highly esteemed by the Roman people as well as by Latinos as he was actually born in Spain. St. Lawrence was tasked to take care of the material goods of the Church. (3), HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT. Benny Tuazon . As deacon in Rome, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. Tradition via the Golden Legend tells us that Pope Sixtus II met with Lawrence, saying to him: "I shall not leave thee, my son, but greater strifes and battles be due to thee for the faith of Jesu Christ. His resurrection further established it in this world. HOMILY THEME:ST. LAWRENCE AND THE REST OF US. I suspect that the reading from St. Pauls Second Latter to the Corinthians was chosen for this feast day because of the reference to a cheerful giver in verse seven of the ninth chapter. St. Augustine of Hippo, in Sermon 304 around A.D. 400, remarked: "The Roman Church commends to us today the anniversary of the triumph of St. Lawrence. (Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Editor's note: This homily was preached on the feast of St. Lawrence, August 10, 2022, at the Church of the Holy Innocents, New York City.. On December 27, 1912, my father was born in Lawrence . GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER (1). The following is a homily given in the mid-fifth century by Pope St. Leo the Great. Today the church celebrates the feast of St. Lawrence, who willingly shed his blood for his conviction and faith in God. But if you're looking to make a podcast of your own, that's something we can help you with. Thus, being a Christian is not easy, brothers and sisters in Christ. The story holds that Lawrence cheer fully joked with his tormentors saying: I am quite well done on this side. Feast of St. Katherine Drexel (Mt. St. Pauls original intent in making this statement was to emphasize that followers of Jesus were expected to be generous out of a sense of gratitude for what God had given them. His feast day is celebrated on December 26 in the Western Church and on December 27th in the Eastern Church. The Prefect of Rome felt insulted by Saint Lawrences action, he arrested him and sentenced him to death. Comments Off on Homily for the Feast of St Bernard by Fr Lawrence; August 22, 2022; Homily for the Feast of St Bernard by Fr Lawrence. St. Lawrence is known primarily for two features, which are reflected in our readings today: his care for the poor and his martyrdom. God bless you. David Bock > Feast of St. Lawrence Fr. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: SJ -FE - Adoration Praise & Worship. The pagan prefect of Rome thought the Church had a great fortune hidden away. Now you can turn me over. With his dying words, Lawrence personified Pauls words from our first reading: God loves a cheerful giver.. Life on earth is part of the bigger life which includes life eternal. St. Lawrence gathered the poor, deaf, blind, lame, lepers, and every needy person around and brought them before the Prefect and told him they are the riches of the Church. August 10, 2019. Your email address will not be published. It represents a quite orderly progression of sermons from the Feast of Saint Andrew, which occurs either immediately before or at the very beginning of Advent, to the . HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT LAWRENCE. Father D. Meynen presents different homilies for the three readings of each Sunday and Solemnity, according to liturgical Cycle "A" of the Roman Lectionary produced as part of the liturgical Reform desired by the Fathers of the Council of Vatican II. First, Jesus talks about the necessity of putting our light on a lampstand, or locating a city on a hill. 8-21-22 St. Lawrence Feast Day By: Sub-Dn. Once again we have a saint about whom almost nothing is known, yet one who has received extraordinary honor in the Church since the fourth century. Psalms 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9. Summary of Ideas of the Sunday readings. Today marks the great saint's feast, . As Catholics around the world commemorate the life and values of St. Clare (1193-1253) on Aug. 11, the pastor of the Province's church named for the saint from Assisi reflects on what he has learned "through Clare's daughters.". Your email address will not be published. I've been in a couple of situations latelyonce with a couple getting married and once with the family of a man who had died and were planning his memorialand in both these conversations people were . "From the rising of the sun unto its setting," says St. Leo, "whenever the glory of Levites beams forth in splendor, Rome is deemed no less illustrious because of Lawrence than Jerusalem because of Stephen.". We who are hungry for details about the lives of the saints are again reminded that their holiness was after all, a total response to Christ, expressed perfectly by a death like this. The "Acts" of St Lawrence were lost by the time of Saint Augustine, one of whose sermons on Saint Lawrence (Sermo 302, de Sancto Laurent.) Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! Not all will be given that grace to offer ones life for the faith, for the love of the Lord. God does not cause money to be counted: He brought none of it into the world with himonly words. 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It means also that all of us today have that same mission which our Lord had given to His Apostles, and we need to embrace that mission with zeal and courage, knowing that it is only through us and through our works that we may save our brethren, especially those who are still lost to the Lord and those who still live in the darkness of sin and evil. 1st Reading: 2 Cor 9:6-10. Cardinal Manuel Monteiro de Castro of Portugal turns 80 and loses right to vote in the next Conclave. There are two stories about him, which if they are not pure legend, may indicate something about the sort of person he was. (4), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. Let each one give according to what he has decided in his heart, not with sadness or by force, because God loves those who give with joy. When we offer good things to others, we also receive the reward from God either immediately, or later. (2), HOMILY FOR FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD. Jesus says unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone but after it dies, it bears much fruit. The Prefect of Rome, thinking that the Church was very rich, commanded Saint Lawrence to turn over the Churchs riches to Rome. In August of A.D. 258, the emperor Valerian ordered that all deacons, priests, and Bishops be put to death. Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! hbspt.cta.load(465210, 'f955f092-553e-4d9f-a022-06cbc58a1b7b', {}); Customer Service:cservice @franciscanmedia.org, Technical Questions:support @franciscanmedia.org, Writers GuidelinesPrivacy PolicyPost a Prayer Request. He was grilled alive. / Thursday, February 2, 2023 0 19. Our Lady of Lourdes - Dobie, 10:00 am - 11:00 am: SJ-FrEd - Confessions. May the Lord bless you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Let us learn from Lawrence the need to be charitable and the willingness to let go of our life itself so that we can have a better life in heaven. 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And in that position, as the leader of the seven deacons of Rome or the Archdeacon of Rome, he was entrusted with the care and the management of the Churchs effort and assignment to the poor, the sick and the less privileged. For on this day he trod the furious pagan world underfoot and flung aside its allurements, and so gained victory over Satan's attack on his faith. He was responsible for the social services of the Church. When the prefect arrived, Lawrence simply said, These are the treasure of the Church.. " The Holy Spirit sweetens the yoke of the divine law and lightens its weight, so that we may observe God's commandments with the greatest of ease and even with pleasure.". His particular responsibility was to care for the poor of that city from the treasury of the church which means that he was the archdeacon and first among the seven. Whenever we make sacrifices for Gods sake we are giving away grains of wheat like a farmer dashing seeds to the ground. Lessons of Saint Lawrence. On 10 AugustLawrence was commanded to appear for his execution, and to bring along the treasure with which he had been entrusted by the pope. He is one of those whose martyrdom made a deep and lasting impression on the early Church. Copyright 2023 Catholic Exchange. Saint Lawrence is one of the greatest and most renowned deacons in the history of the Church. Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who . News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. BY: Fr. We pray in this holy mass that through the intercession of Saint Lawrence we might learn to be charitable to the needy, and also be ready to defend our faith even in the face of persecution. Neil Paquette 08/10/2012 > [Scripture Readings: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26] Like many of the saints, we know very little about St. Lawrence. We know very little about his life. 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The meteor shower that follows the passage of the Swift-Tuttle comet was known in the middle ages as the burning tears of Saint Lawrence because they appear at the same time as Lawrences feast. Saint Lawrence was chief among the seven deacons who served the Roman Church during the mid-third century. Evaristus Abu. (1), HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE - 10 AUGUST, FR. After the martyr had suffered the pain for a long time, the legend concludes, he made his famous cheerful remark, It is well done. In 1996, on the . And if they die expressing their faith, life will be fruitful here and now. Being Vulnerable Homily for Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. But give me time to set everything in order and make an inventory. After three days he gathered a great number of blind, lame, maimed, leprous, orphaned, and widowed persons and put them in rows. St. Joseph Church - Rice Lake Last Sunday we concluded a seven-part series on overcoming envy by finding your place in God's world. (1). Patron saint of cooks and comedians. He was a Roman deacon under Pope . It is well with you. (6). Antes que nada, felicidades a nuestros candidatos para el diaconado permanente, y tambin quiero expresar mi gratitud a las familias, especialmente a las esposas, de . R. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:24 . DIVINE OFFICE SECOND READING: A sermon preached by St Augustine on the feast day of St Laurence. And thus, he met his end, his death with pride and complete faith in the Lord. As St. Paul teaches in todays first reading: He who sows sparingly reaps sparingly and he who sows bountifully also reaps bountifully. 2 Cor. Rather than gathering it up, he distributed it to the poor. St. Lawrence promised he would bring the riches of the Church to him. The City of Manila and all the Philippines are filled with joy on this day as they sing a hymn of glory to Jesus Christ. Almost nothingyet the greatest fact of his life is certain: He died for Christ. 1Blessed the man who fears the LORD,who greatly delights in his commands.2His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth;the upright generation shall be blessed.R. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. Our Lady of Lourdes - Dobie, Fr Ed Anderson The legendary Acts of Saint Cecilia say that on her wedding day this Roman virgin saint "sang in her heart" to God alone. He and the other six deacons of Rome were martyred three days before St. Lawrence. Holy Trinity - Haugen - St. Lawrence of Brindisi. As a deacon in the early Church in Rome, St. Lawrence championed the inherent value of all human beings, even when it ultimately led to his martyrdom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 5Well for the man who is gracious and lends,who conducts his affairs with justice;6He shall never be moved;the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.R. August 10: Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mass During the Day and Vigil Mass August 24: Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle September 8: Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 14: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross In the final homily I mentioned two steps to . Lawrence saw this time as an opportunity to disperse the material wealth of the church before the Roman authorities could lay their hands on it. The word deacon comes from the Greek word diakonos, which means servant. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. So he ordered Lawrence to bring the Church's treasure to him. When the prefect of Rome heard of this, he imagined that the Christians had a considerable treasure. Jude Ifeanyi Ifezime, C.S.Sp. HOMILY FOR THE PATRONAL SOLEMNITY OF ST LAURENCE 10 AUGUST 2018 . Here are links to our readings for the day: Today an appropriate feast day as Rod Knight will be ordained a permanent deacon this Sunday. Please continue to pray for Rod and his ministry. Louis IX, son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, was born at Poissy, April 25, 1215. We remember him today especially for his heroic act of charity. 4. As a deacon in Rome, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. On 6 August 258, by decree of Emperor Valerian, Pope Saint Sixtus II and six deacons were beheaded, leaving Lawrence as the ranking Church official in Rome. August 10, 2020 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Keller, Texas. Two New Testament texts in particular are referred to here. Lawrence died like a piece of meat being roasted slowly over a hot charcoal fire. St. Lawrence showed this cheerfulness right to the end as it is told that while he was being martyred by being grilled to . When we serve others, we are serving God as well. While in prison awaiting execution Sixtus reassured Lawrence that he was not being left behind; they would be reunited in four days. The day that Deacon Lawrence experienced his birth from death to life was an ominous and frightful day in ancient Rome. At a time when it is difficult for us to remain steady in faith and commit ourselves to the Lord, we should hold fast to the teachings of the Church and believe wholeheartedly, knowing how to trust the Lord with all our heart, for it is He alone Who will ever be faithful, and He will guard us all and bless us all. Wednesday, 18 February 1981. The Prefect was so angry he had a great gridiron prepared, with coals beneath it, and had Lawrences body placed on it. GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), HOMILA PARA EL XXXIII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO AO B, HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B (1), YEAR B: HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (1), HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR A. St. Lawrence was a deacon who was martyred in Rome in the year 258. HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE (1) HOMILY THEME: THE TRUE MEANING OF LIFE. He is an example and inspiration to us, based on how he had lived, how he had carried through the mission which Christ had entrusted him with, and how he faced death with courage and hope. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martyr. St. Lawrence had been away taking care of the needs of the poor while Sixtus and the other six deacons were celebrating the Eucharist. (Mass Homily on Feast of St. Lawrence, August 10, 2017, on the occasion of the perpetual profession of a Diocesan Hermitess). John 12:24-26. St. Paul goes on to say that God will multiply our blessings if we are generous in using Gods gifts. Responsorial Psalm: Ps 112:1-2,5-9. Preached at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on . When he arrived, the archdeacon was accompanied by a multitude of Romes crippled, blind, sick, and indigent. Liturgical Colour: red, YEAR A: HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (1), HOMILY FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B (1), Reading for Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Year A. St. John the Evangelist - Birchwood Lawrence died like a piece of meat being roasted slowly over a hot charcoal fire. HOMILY THEME: ST. LAWRENCE AND THE REST OF US. I will show you a valuable part. 25 Years of Thursdays: The Legacy of Angela Baird, Second Sunday in Lent: The Transfiguration, St. Katharine Drexel: First Family of Charity. 1. Deacons of the early Church often helped widows, orphans, the . St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons serving the holy city of Rome under the Pontificate of Pope St. Sixtus II, with whom he eventually was martyred under the particularly vicious persecution of all Christians by the Roman Emperor Valerian. Saint Paul reminds us, saying, Brothers, keep this in mind: he who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows broadly will reap broadly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. Prayer to St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr . admits that his narration was gained from tradition instead of reciting the . August 23, 2012 - Thursday of the Twentieth Week i August 22, 2012 - Memorial of the Queenship of the August 21, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope. Teachings and Homilies delivered at Saint Lawrence Orthodox Christian Church. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Homily Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Saint Lawrence's Story. July 19, 2021. August 10, 2012 - Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. YEAR A: HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. This is a reminder of Christs own mission to save us mankind, that by dying for us, He raised us up into the life everlasting prepared for us, but at the same time, it reminds us of the challenges and difficulties that will be ours to bear if we choose to follow the Lord. By Deacon Frederick Bartels 10 August 2017. Achieving righteousness is a tug of war between the person we would like to be and the person we are trying not to be. (1), HOMILY FOR THE 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A. This volume, entitled SEASONAL SERMONS, is the seventh volume of the writings of Saint Lawrence translated into English. HOMILY: "Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. And St. Lawrence, knowing that they would also take away all those that had been set aside for the poor, gave all the wealth to the poor as fast as he could so that the Emperor and his forces would not be able to seize them. The mere thought of it weakens and melts the brave. All of us rightly associate St. Lawrence with the Church's love for the poor & suffering an ecclesial love already reflected in the Acts of the Apostles. God is in the Details - John 12:24-26; Feast of St. Lawrence, August 10th. The spirit, the advocacy, much more the Faith, do not die with the death of their advocates. Homily on the Feast of St. Lawrence, preached at St. Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on Aug. 10, 2018. In 1960, however, all the feasts of St Lawrence's rank lost their first Vespers. Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. The Story of St. Lawrence I am very happy to welcome all of you who have come to the Pro-Cathedral this morning to celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O'Toole, who along with Saint Kevin, is one of the two principal Patrons of the . Saint Lawrence promised he would bring the riches of the Church to him, but instead, he gathered the poor, deaf, blind, lame, lepers, and every needy person around and brought them before the Prefect of Rome and told him they are the riches of the Church. Deacon Lawrence was captured by the Roman governor but released on the condition that he return within three days and turn over the entire Church treasury to him. It is a painful and difficult experience. (2), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. The life of St. Lawrence and all the martyrs are perfect examples of this truth from the Lord. The Feast of St. Lawrence (2 Cor 9: 6 - 10; Ps. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. Memorial: Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs. On July 21, we celebrate the Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest . Brothers and sisters:6Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Well, this is embarrassing! Jesus says: unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone but after it dies, it bears much fruit. Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Psalm 112:1-9, John 12:24-26). (Readings on USCCB website). The selection appears in the Roman Office of readings on August 10. He administered the sacred chalice of Christ's blood. Fr. He was a deacon of the Church of Rome. Like the grain of wheat which falls to the earth and in dying St. Lawrence Of Brindisi. Celebration of his feast day spread rapidly. While in prison awaiting execution Sixtus . It requires commitment, dedication and hard work. Gospel: Jn 12:24-26. The Faith did not die with Jesus. St. Joseph Church - Rice Lake He was among the seven Deacons in Rome that was martyred. Amen. August 10, 2020 Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. I suspect that the reading from St. Paul's Second Latter to the Corinthians was chosen for this feast day because of the reference to a "cheerful" giver in verse seven of the ninth chapter. Ask a Franciscan: What Does the Common Good Mean. If we think that being a Christian does not entail much, or is easy and manageable, then perhaps we have not been truly devoted to the Lord at all, or that our faith in Him is lukewarm, and we ignore whatever opportunities that had been presented to us, to act as how Christians should act. St. Lawrence knew his goal was heaven. In making a plea for generosity to the Church of Macedonia, St. Paul asks the Corinthians to do so gratefully. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. Saint Lawrence whom we are celebrating today loves God above every other things else. Free eBook: Liturgical Year 2022-2023, Vol. Herod committed it against John. Lawrences care for the poor, the ill, and the neglected have led to his patronage of them. Saint Lawrence of Rome celebrates his feast day today. What is this lampstand, and . (4), HOMILY FOR 24TH DECEMBER, 4TH WEEK OF ADVENT. BY: Fr. During a time of persecution, Lawrence knowing he would be arrested like the Pope, sought out the poor, widows and orphans of Rome and gave them all the money he had on hand, selling even the sacred vessels to increase the sum. And his incredible strength and courage when being grilled to death led to his patronage of cooks and those who work in or supply things to the kitchen. Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle, Report: Wave of murders after elections in Nigeria forces Catholic diocese staff to evacuate. And we have to heed what is always said, that the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians. A Conversation with a Catholic Filmmaker | feat. Peter and Paul. . The fact that St. Lawrence was taking care of the needs of the poor while the others were celebrating the Eucharist may seem strange, especially to those who put more emphasis on worship than upon the more active part of our faith. Make a donation to the poor box and remember to pray for those who live in less developed countries. August 31, 2012 - Friday of the Twenty-first Week August 30, 2012 - Thursday of the Twenty-First Wee August 29, 2012 - The Memorial of the Martyrdom of August 28, 2012 - Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week August 27, 2012 - Monday of the Twenty-first Week August 26, 2012 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary August 25, 2012 - Saturday of the Twentieth Week i August 24, 2012 - Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle. Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Do not work for food that perishes: On being preoccupied with Jesus. According to the Second Preface of Apostles, God has granted that his "Church might be built upon apostolic foundations" - Quoniam Ecclesiam tuam in apostolicis tribuisti consistere fundamentis. He was tasked as a deacon to take care of the material goods and the social services of the Church. August 102Cor 9:6-10; John 12:24-26 OTHER HOMILY SOURCES from Marino J. Dasmarinas 2018 Monday, August 6, 2018 Reflection for Friday August 10, Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr: John 12:24-26 What does it mean to hate your life in this world? He was arrested under the Emperor Valerian in 258, laid upon a gridiron and slowly roasted to death. (5), HOMILY FOR FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD YEAR A. St. Lawrence: Proto-Deacon of the Roman Church, Shop: Roman Catholic "RC" Brand Original Black Logo Collection Mug, St. Lawrence was a deacon in the early Church, not a priest. We couldn't find the page you were looking for. Homily for the Feast of St. Andrew, 30 November 2015. Augustine: Sermon on St. Lawrence. Bishop Zubik describes the challenges facing the Church today, using the example of St. Lawrence. August 10, 2021. The church built over his tomb became one of the seven principal churches in Rome and a favorite place for Roman pilgrimages. Politically, Marcos committed that mistake against Ninoy Aquino. HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE. Apocalypse 14:1-3. Making Sense of the Ministry of the Deacon | Rex H. Pilger Jr., Ph.D. St. Lawrence: Proto-Deacon of the Roman Church | Francesco Moraglia, The Significance of Martyrdom | Pope Benedict XVI, Restoring a Catholic Culture through Liturgical Cooking: Early August Thoughts, The Paradoxical Prestige of the Deacon in the Early Church. . 1st Reading. 9Lavishly he gives to the poor,his generosity shall endure forever;his horn shall be exalted in glory.R. (7), HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A.