Project BLACK MAMBA

Were today not a Sunday, specifically the First Sunday of Advent, it would have been the memorial of the Apostle Saint Andrew† (1st century), brother of Saint Peter & martyr: Apostle-link Unus, Apostle-link Duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland & the Scottish flag depicts Saint Andrew's cross in white against a blue background.


Yesterday was the memorial of Saint Brendan of Birr† (died circa 572), one of the "Twelve Apostles of Ireland" who studied under Saint Finnian of Clonard: Saint-link, Wikipedia-link, & "Apostles"-link.

Yesterday was also the memorial of Our Lady of Beauraing† (apparitions 1932-1933): Our Lady-link & Wikipedia-link.

Scriptures of the Day
Personal Readings
The Acts of the Apostles, chapters four & five.

Daily Readings/Saturday
The Book of Revelation, chapter twenty-two, verses one through seven;
Psalm Ninety-five;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter twenty-one, verses thirty-four through thirty-six.

Daily Readings/Sunday
The Book of Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verses sixteen (b) & seventeen, nineteen (b); chapter sixty-four, verses two through seven;
Psalm Eighty;
The First Epistle to the Corinthians, chapter one, verses three through nine;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter thirteen, verses thirty-three through thirty-seven.

The Rebel Black Dot Song of the First Sunday of Advent
The Klezmonauts, "Carol of the Bells" from Oy to the World: A Klezmer Christmas (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: I like the lyrics to "Carol of the Bells," but it is this instrumental version that really sends me.