Emmanuel

Finally, we arrive at the last "O Antiphon",  and address it to Emmanuel, God with us.  He is King. Lawgiver, and Savior, all summed up in this name, in this concept.  We have been readying our hearts by listening to Scripture, reflecting for four weeks on the promises of a Messiah and descriptions of what his kingdom will be like.  Each year we come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of how much God loves us.  "What are we that you have loved us so well?" Most of us will be busier than ever in our Christmas preparations, but though they must be done, while doing them, we might ask this question, and offer words of thanks and appreciation.
"O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the hope of all nations and our Savior:  come and save us, O Lord our God."
Bro. Rene