Zachariah’s Sonnet

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Gospel: Lk 1:67-79
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122425.cfm

A holy advent prophets did foresee.
Through the house of David, he was fated.
For a Messiah to set them all free,
Generations of people have waited.

The dawn from on high shall restore the day,
Filling the world with illumination.
For him to come, one must prepare the way
To lead his people to their salvation.

To our fathers, he delivered mercy
Transforming them from their iniquities.
With forgiveness, he remakes us worthy.
His power saves us from our enemies.

You, my child, shall be that prophet most high,
Guiding us to faith and peace by-and-by.