The word advent, from Latin adventus, means “the coming,” and
is often considered a time of spiritual reflection and anticipation.
Advent was not routine until the fourth century when Roman Emperor
Constantine commemorated Dec. 25 as Christ’s official birthday. In
Christian tradition, Advent is typically a season of prayer, repentance
and fasting followed by celebration and joy.
Gospel for First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:36-44
24:36 "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
24:37 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
24:38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark,
24:39 and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man.
24:40 Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left.
24:41 Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left.
24:42 Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
24:43 But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
24:44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.
This is the Word of the Lord,
Praise be to God.
Matthew 24:36-44
24:36 "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
24:37 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
24:38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark,
24:39 and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man.
24:40 Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left.
24:41 Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left.
24:42 Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
24:43 But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
24:44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.
This is the Word of the Lord,
Praise be to God.
4 comments:
Getting ready for Christmas is keeping me very busy. Sorry I'm late in stopping by to say hello. The Advent wreath is so pretty!
A beautiful reflection on the wonderful season of Advent - thank you Peggy.
It's my favorite season of the year with the expectation and anticipation of the great feast of Christmas.
Shane
We let Danica and JJ light a candle last night although we are pretty clueless about exactly what to do. We did find a site that gave Danica something to say when she lit it.
Enjoy the season, friend! There's so much comfort and joy knowing friends around the world are celebrating the Lord in the same way.
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