Day: December 19, 2020

Reflection O branch of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come let nothing keep you from coming to our aid. The branch is a biblical sign of newness out of discouragement. The Israelites had forgotten God, and also forgotten the call of God to “do justice, love mercy,  and walk humbly “.…