Universalis: Mass & Liturgy of the Hours The week ahead – from 7 to 13 December
Dec 5, 2025
Delve into the vibrant themes of Advent, from the symbolism of purple vestments to the joyous anticipation of Christmas. Explore Isaiah's powerful prophecies and their relevance, encouraging resilience through trials. Discover the contrast between family rituals and church liturgy, celebrating the joy of unplanned moments like the flaming Christmas pudding. Unpack the significance of the Immaculate Conception and the inspiring story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego, linking these traditions to the Christian message of hope and joy.
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Advent As Intentional Daily Living
- Advent marks steady spiritual progress even when time feels fast and uncontrollable.
- Martin Kohansky urges living each day intensely because God made our days.
Isaiah: Ruin Before Rescue
- Isaiah's prophecies pair ruin with rescue and point beyond human options to God's plan.
- Martin connects Isaiah to the road to Emmaus and the idea that the way through suffering leads to resurrection.
Christmas As Wild Ecstatic Joy
- The true meaning of Christmas is wild, ecstatic joy, not merely sober solemnity.
- Martin warns that commercial pleasure can replace this joy unless we make room for joy to strike.
