And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
-Veni veni Emmanuel
For Reflection:
What place of “exile” within myself most needs to experience the Savior’s presence? Today, I will offer this part of myself to Him as an act of love and an act of humility.