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Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Today is the second of the O Antiphons, O Adonai (O Almighty God). As Moses approached the burning bush, so we approach the divine Savior in the form of a child in the crib, or in the form of the consecrated host, and falling down we adore Him. "Put off the shoes from thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground . . . I am who am." "Come with an outstretched arm to redeem us." This is the cry of the Church for the second coming of Christ on the last day. The return of the Savior brings us plentiful redemption. Today's Mass Readings Today's Advent Meditation with Fr. Philippe Today is Day Three of the Christmas Novena. On This Day in Catholic History 1431 The Council of Florence (Basel) was declared dissolved by Pope Eugenius IV because of anti-papacy statements. It continued, however, at various times and in various locations through 1445. Birthdays 1886 - Ty Cobb , American baseball player (d. 1961) 1888...