Jesse tree is getting bigger going through the salvation story. On 13th December , we looked into story of Samson. Today celebrates the feast of St Lucy- young girl in the early church who stood bravely for Christ.
Many Swedish people prayed through St Lucy in their famine. As a result big miracle happened, ship carried Bread for the people. A great saint to remember during advent..She was persecuited for her faith ,tortured and torn away her eyes. Eventually great miracle was seen, she received her vision back . Also she is known aa patron saint of the que aliments. Eldest girls stress up in white dress and carrying food with candle on get head. This simbolise St Lucy who with candle on her head go and visit indispensable deliver food
It is a nice tradiition to have some sweet buns on the day...This year we made Cinnamon rolls.
The day before we all gathered together to decorate our parish church.
This is the third week of advent- theme of Joy lighting pink candle .
Since 17th December started the tradition of saying Antiphon with title of Christ in preparatori for Nativity. This is the oldest from of prayers don'e by monks; first day begins with Jesús the wisdom or Sapièntia.
Titles of Root of Jesse, Jesús the king, Day Spring are remember each day with a little gift for children wrapped up.
Another title is House of David. Some of our Antiphon days from archives
2020. Got ginger Bread man for the day.
Caroling from church
Nativity scene ready for the infant Jesús.
