On this fourth Sunday of Advent we look at the significance of the stable, its various symbols that represent aspects of us, and the deeper meaning of what happened.
Mary pondered the significance of Christ being born in her heart. We do the same focusing on the mystical poem of John of the Cross from The Ascent of Mount Carmel.
We begin our journey with the announcement of our worthiness to receive the Christ. We examine the annunciation as told in the Gospel of Luke and the promise it brings.