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Nativity of the Lord
Eparchy of Cyprus ^
| December 25, 2014
Posted on 12/25/2014 5:52:18 AM PST by NYer
"Behold, a virgin, shall be with a child, and bear a Son and they shall call His name Emmanuel," which is translated, "God with us." (Mt 1:23; Is 7:14)
Holy One and Son of the Most High
our praises rise before your throne.
May we now glorify you with the choirs of heaven
on this day of your birth
and sing with them: "Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth and good will to men."
now and forever.
Amen
TOPICS: Catholic; History; Prayer
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This icon of the Nativity is in honor of the Virgin Mary and her unique role in the mystery of the Incarnation. Around the oval mandala, containing the representation of the Nativity, depicted in decorative form, are shown many of the symbols of Our Lady and of the Incarnation that are found in the Holy Scriptures and described in the old Syriac Hymns of the Church, especially those of St. Ephraim. The angels, descending form heaven, act as attendants at this Holy Birth and as deacons at this sacramental mystery. Their hands are covered with cloths, in reverence and service to the Christ Child. Two angels reach down from heaven to announce the good news of the birth of a Savior; the simple, poor shepherds gladly respond. Joseph contemplates the awesomeness of this event. God is born a man.
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posted on
12/25/2014 5:52:18 AM PST
by
NYer
To: Tax-chick; GregB; SumProVita; narses; bboop; SevenofNine; Ronaldus Magnus; tiki; Salvation; ...
May the Prince of Peace reign in your hearts today and throughout the New Year.
Christmas Blessings to All!
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posted on
12/25/2014 5:53:33 AM PST
by
NYer
(Merry Christmas and best wishes for a blessed New Year!)
To: NYer
To: NYer
Merry Christmas... May we find God’s peace & joy this day and all days to come...
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posted on
12/25/2014 5:59:33 AM PST
by
PigRigger
To: NYer
A good and blessed Merry Christmas! Christ is BORN! Give HIM GLORY! AMEN!
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posted on
12/25/2014 6:19:06 AM PST
by
Biggirl
(2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
To: NYer
Amen! And Christmas blessings to you and all those you hold dear!
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posted on
12/25/2014 10:13:41 AM PST
by
Grateful2God
(And Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God, my Savior!")
To: NYer
thank you. Merry Christmas
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posted on
12/26/2014 3:54:51 PM PST
by
Coleus
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