The O Antiphon for December 19 is O Root of Jesse (O Radix Jesse). Though not mentioned much in Old Testament, Jesse was the father of King David, from whose line the Messiah was promised to come. The line of David was almost lost when Israel went into exile and the Jerusalem temple was destroyed. But Isaiah prophesied (Is 11:1-5) that a new… Read more
Today, December 19 is to observed as an Ember Day, inviting us to pause, pray, and offer smalls acts of penance as we ask God’s blessing in the change of seasons.
The Diocese of Lake Charles, through the Office of Liturgy, offers suggestions as to how to observe Ember Days.
PRAYER
• Consider attending Mass daily on Ember Days.
• Make an… Read more- Load More

