Author Archives: SistersCDS

The best day — Today. The greatest deceiver — one who deceives oneself. The greatest mistake — giving up!

The most precious part of a Christmas gift Is the love with which it is tied . . . The part of a card that kindles stars Is the friendliness tucked inside . . . O, it isn’t the gifts or the money spent That makes the Christ Child live . . . Not the […]

tidings of great joy to be shared by the whole people. This day in David’s city a Savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord. This day Christ is Born: today the Savior has appeared. This day the angels are singing on earth; archangels are rejoicing. Today the just are glad and say, […]

we approach that holy moment when your coming as man is renewed in our hearts. Give us peace and allow us to celebrate your presence with joy, that we may some day share your glory.

our King and Lawgiver! You are the desired of all nations and their Savior. O Lord, our God, come and save us! Come, Lord Jesus, come!

desired of all peoples, you are the cornerstone that brings unity. Come to bring salvation to man whom you formed out of the slime of the earth. Come, Lord Jesus, come!

splendor of eternal light and fount of justice, come and enlighten all who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Come, Lord Jesus, come!

and scepter of the house of Israel, who opens and no one can close; who closes and no one can open; come and set free from his prison the captive who sits in darkness and in the shadow of death. Come, Lord Jesus, come!

you are raised as an ensign before the peoples, in your presence even kings dare not open their lips, and to you the nations shall pray: come, deliver us; do not delay any longer. Come, Lord Jesus, come.

and Leader of the people of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the flames of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai. come now to redeem us with your almighty power. Come, Lord Jesus, come!