
ORTUS CHRISTI
ORTUS CHRISTI Meditations for Advent
PREFACE.
NOTE.
PRAYERS.
PRAYER OF VEN. FATHER OLIER.
ORTUS CHRISTI.
OUR LADY'S REST.
MY SINS—A TRIPTYCH.
THE LAST JUDGMENT.
This collection offers a series of gentle, thought‑provoking meditations to accompany the weeks of Advent. Written in a clear, reflective style, the verses encourage listeners to pause, examine their hearts, and welcome the season’s promise with a spirit of joy and humility. Each piece is meant to be read slowly, letting the familiar liturgy and biblical themes stir a fresh, personal desire for conversion.
The book supplies twenty‑eight short reflections that can be tailored to the length of any Advent calendar, beginning with a simple entry for the first Sunday and moving through deeper explorations of humility, prayer, and the lives of Mary and John the Baptist. Interwoven prayers and Scriptural excerpts help frame the meditations, making them suitable for private contemplation or shared group reading. Listeners will find a steady guide that gently draws them closer to the mystery of Christ’s coming, preparing the mind and soul for Christmas.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (236K characters)
Release date
2012-03-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1861–1940
A Catholic nun and spiritual writer, she is remembered for a series of reflective devotional books that guided readers through the life of Christ, Our Lady, and the religious life. Her writing is gentle, structured, and deeply rooted in prayer.
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