The Songs of Advent (Week 3)

As we light the Shepherd's candle in Advent, we listen to Vivaldi's best known sacred work, his Gloria. We call to mind the angel's proclamation to the shepherds who were the first to hear of the birth of Christ.  "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill towards all!" Luke 2:14

The glory of heaven entered the world in darkness.  To those who wait in the darkness of oppression, the angels proclaim that the light of Christ is entering the world.  And this child is to be the comfort and joy of all.