O Root of Jesse

Jesse was the father of David and of the House of David, Jesus was born, hence Jesus was the offspring from the root of Jesse. "Before you kings shall remain silent, and to you the Gentiles shall make supplication. Come to deliver us, and delay not." (Traditional "O" antiphon 3) During this fourth week the anticipation of the Church turns almost to impatience as she longs for the birth of the Messiah. Translated to our current situation, many of us are wondering how we are going to get throught this week, and are looking forward with desparation to December 26th so we can breathe a sight of relief. Just picture Mary and Joseph on their journey toward Bethelehem...similar anxieties...where to stay, will the baby be born on the road? etc. We're in good company, so the prayer, "Come deliver us and delay not" can be very much our own.
Bro. Rene