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Today is the feast of St. Andrew, which means it's the first day of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena! Do you pray it? https://t.co/MFJ8jXLyDD
— Gretchen Crowe (@GretchenOSV) November 30, 2015
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May I accept my small sufferings and unite them with the cross of Christ. Blessed Feast of St. Andrew! pic.twitter.com/Ud1Ejd9LcL
— Sister Andrew Marie (@SrAndrewFSP) November 30, 2015
3. By Saint John Chrysostom in the Office of Readings of the Liturgy of the Hours today:
After Andrew had stayed with Jesus and had learned much from him, he did not keep this treasure to himself, but hastened to share it with his brother. Notice what Andrew said to him: We have found the Messiah, that is to say, the Christ. Notice how his words reveal what he has learned in so short a time. They show the power of the master who has convinced them of this truth. They reveal the zeal and concern of men preoccupied with this question from the very beginning. Andrew’s words reveal a soul waiting with the utmost longing for the coming of the Messiah, looking forward to his appearing from heaven, rejoicing when he does appear, and hastening to announce so great an event to others. To support one another in the things of the spirit is the true sign of good will between brothers, of loving kinship and sincere affection.
Notice, too, how, even from the beginning, Peter is docile and receptive in spirit. He hastens to Jesus without delay. He brought him to Jesus, says the evangelist. But Peter must not be condemned for his readiness to accept Andrew’s word without much weighing of it. It is probable that his brother had given him, and many others, a careful account of the event; the evangelists, in the interest of brevity, regularly summarize a lengthy narrative. Saint John does not say that Peter believed immediately, but that he brought him to Jesus. Andrew was to hand him over to Jesus, to learn everything for himself. There was also another disciple present, and he hastened with them for the same purpose.
When John the Baptist said: This is the Lamb, and he baptizes in the Spirit, he left the deeper understanding of these things to be received from Christ. All the more so would Andrew act in the same way, since he did not think himself able to give a complete explanation. He brought his brother to the very source of light, and Peter was so joyful and eager that he would not delay even for a moment.
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Stained glass detail from St Andrews of the Call of Saint Andrew the Apostle
https://t.co/KryJTtN8IM
— Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) November 30, 2015
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Like St. Andrew, may we follow Jesus without any delay nor reservations and help others to do the same.
— Bishop Burbidge (@BishopBurbidge) November 30, 2015
6. A homily from Fr. Roger Landry on How To Go Out To Meet Christ.
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At the threshold of Advent we find Saint Andrew, whose life and death show that all our actions must be oriented to the Christ who comes.
— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) November 30, 2015
(More from Fr. Bradley on St. Andrew and the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham that has been so Important to the chair of Peter.
8.Pope Francis writes to Patriarch Bartholomew.
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St. Andrew, help us to introduce many people to Christ throughout our life.
— Bishop Barres (@BishopBarres) November 30, 2015
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We celebrate the apostle St. Andrew, who gave his all to Christ. May he inspire us to follow Christ more closely. pic.twitter.com/mxUndlsG2a
— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) November 30, 2015
Ok, one more, from last night:
Looking forward to celebrating his feast tomorrow! St. Andrew, pray for us! pic.twitter.com/jlZDotI4ur
— Sister Andrew Marie (@SrAndrewFSP) November 29, 2015