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Dec. 16: John the Baptist Dec. 15: The Visitation Dec. 14: The Annunciation Dec. 13: Isaiah Dec. 12: Judith Dec. 11: Jonah Dec. 10: King Solomon Dec. 9: King David Dec. 8: Mary Dec. 7: Jesse Dec. 6: Samuel Dec. 5: Moses Dec. 4: Joseph Dec. 3: Jacob Dec. 2: Isaac Dec. 1: Abraham Nov. 30: Noah Nov. 29:  Fall of Man Nov. 28: Adam and Eve Nov. 27: Creation

THE VISITATION
December 15

Symbols: Our Lady's Slipper

"Arise, make haste, my love, my dove, my beautiful one, and come. For winter is now past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come; the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. The fig tree has put forth her green figs; the vines in flower yield their sweet smell. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come. My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hollow places of the wall, show me your face. Let your voice sound in my ears, for your voice is sweet, and your face comely." — Song of Solomon 2:13-17

Recommended Readings: Luke 1:39-56


35 posted on 12/15/2005 6:46:44 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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Dec. 16: John the Baptist Dec. 15: The Visitation Dec. 14: The Annunciation Dec. 13: Isaiah Dec. 12: Judith Dec. 11: Jonah Dec. 10: King Solomon Dec. 9: King David Dec. 8: Mary Dec. 7: Jesse Dec. 6: Samuel Dec. 5: Moses Dec. 4: Joseph Dec. 3: Jacob Dec. 2: Isaac Dec. 1: Abraham Nov. 30: Noah Nov. 29:  Fall of Man Nov. 28: Adam and Eve Nov. 27: Creation

JOHN THE BAPTIST
December 16

Symbols: Shell

The shell with three water drops is a symbol of baptism generally, and particularly of the baptism of Christ. The three droplets remind us of the Trinity — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — into which Christians are baptized. The shell alone may also be used as a symbol for pilgrimage, and is often used as an emblem for saints known for their travels or whose shrines have become destinations for pilgrims.

Recommended Readings: Matthew 3:1-12


36 posted on 12/16/2005 7:54:19 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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