Advent begins tomorrow, which raises the question for some: What is Advent? Advent starts the fourth Sunday before Christmas and concludes on January 6th which is Epiphany (although most Western Churches end it with Christmas).
Advent means coming... this is a season of expectation and preparation for the coming of Christ. This season gives us the unique time to look at the incarnation of Christ in his first coming and the joy and anticipation of his triumphant second coming.
The vestment/liturgical color is blue or purple for the royalty of Christ. Traditional Christmas hymns are typically played during Sunday worship and the Advent wreath is lit weekly until Christmas Eve.
Advent is my favorite time of year. The excitement is palpable. Anticipation is felt from toddlers to the elderly and everyone in between. The incarnation of Christ is one the most miraculous thing that has happened. Because of the incarnation, we are saved through the eventual work on the cross.
I pray that the Advent season finds you happy, healthy and more importantly seeking after the incarnate Christ who loved you enough to come to earth.
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