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The Coventry Carol: An Advent Meditation
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we encounter the Coventry Carol, which is the opposite of a holly, jolly Christmas song. It comes from medieval mystery plays, and is a lullaby sung by the mothers of the baby boys about to be killed by King Herod as the Holy Family flees to Egypt. Historically, Advent was not just a time of waiting and reflection—it was also a fasting time for repentance and mourning before the merrymaking feast of Christmas. Listen to learn more and meditate on the Coventry Carol.
Released:
Dec 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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