The akathist Hymn to the Mother of God

MARY, Rejoice! In whom sin is pardoned. Rejoice! In whom Paradise is opened once more. Rejoice! Key of Christ’s Kingdom and gate of heaven. Rejoice! Hope of eternal blessedness.    Rejoice! O unwedded Bride.

CHRISTMAS : Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Br. Jaccard)

   Mary, Immaculate Conception, our Mother, Spouse of the Holy Spirit Through whom the Father gave His Son to the World, Living Gate of Heaven through which grace and glory come into our Flesh, Holy place where Earth and Heaven meet Here’s our desire to be...

CHRISTMAS : HYMN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of  God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing...

CHRISTMAS : PEACE, JOY and HAPPINESS FOR ALL !

I knew that when we reached home after Midnight Mass I should find my shoes in the chimney-corner, filled with presents, just as when I was a little child, which proves that my sisters still treated me as a baby. Papa, too, liked to watch my enjoyment and hear my...