O Come, O Come Emmanuel!
O Come, O Come Emmanuel!
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception present "Journey Through Advent" with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC.
In this series, Fr. Anthony will help us to dive deeper into the holy penitential season of Advent, preparing ourselves for Our Lord's Birth on Christmas. Join Fr. Anthony as he answers some of the burning questions you may have regarding this season, helping you to make this Advent season more fruitful and spiritually rewarding!
In Episode 1, Fr. Anthony reflects on the meaning of the Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel." He encourages us to heed the words of the late Pope Francis, as Advent coincides with the winding down of the Jubilee Year of Hope, to “Hope in the Lord. Hold firm, take heart, and hope in the Lord!”
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Father Anthony reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Jerusalem, revealing how the risen Jesus often walks beside us unseen in our moments of confusion, doubt, and grief. He shows how Christ patiently listens, opens the Scriptures, and gently warms the heart before revealing himself—not through spectacle, but in the simple breaking of the bread. What seemed like a stranger becomes the Lord, and sorrow gives way to joy as their eyes are opened.
Father Anthony delves into the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18 and discovers how Jesus challenges us to forgive others just as God has forgiven us.
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