Comments on: Advent

By: Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor

Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:07:49 +0000

[...] is the First Sunday in Advent, the first day in the liturgical season of Advent, which is the beginning of the Christian [...]

By: Advent : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor

Advent : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:45:44 +0000

[...] is the First Sunday in Advent, the beginning of a time of preparation for Christians that leads up to Christmas. Fr. Chip Harper [...]

By: Liturgy Lesson for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity: Healthy Spiritual Life Cycle : All Saints Anglican Church of San Antonio

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:57:29 +0000

[...] spiritual life—and the liturgical Calendar as well. In each mass, we will find a little bit of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and even Trinity! If Advent is all about the [...]

By: Advent : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor

Advent : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:14:22 +0000

[...] is the first Sunday in Advent, the beginning of the season of penitence and preparation for the arrival of Christ on Christmas. [...]

By: Liturgy Lesson for the First Sunday in Advent: The Three Advents : All Saints Anglican Church of San Antonio

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:49:38 +0000

[...] Advent! The name conjures ancient and traditional images of candles…wreaths…and anticipation…of the coming Nativity…but, more importantly, of Christ’s Second Coming. Over the centuries, the Church has developed a specially-focused spirituality for Christians during Advent, to help them examine themselves in light of St. Matthew 24:43-45, which speaks about being ready for the Lord’s return. To this end, our seasonal Sunday liturgies and daily Scripture devotions have been designed to guide our Advent journey into a deeper experience of the mystery of Christ, with special appreciation for how He came to us—and for what purpose. Not surprisingly, then, our Fathers in the Faith have chosen Scriptures accenting three Advents: the Advent of Christ’s physical birth in Bethlehem, the Advent of Christ coming into our own lives, and the Advent of his Second Coming at the history’s end. This discipline of liturgy, daily reading, and contemplative, Spirit-led prayer in this season of anticipation calls us to a personal encounter with the living person of Jesus and His purpose for our lives, as we invoke the help and presence of the Holy Ghost. Consequently, when the Spirit edifies us through these added devotions, it will be helpful for us to think about how we should journey and grow through the season—and to ask ourselves—if the Lord were to come today, would he find us ready to meet Him? Maranatha—come quickly, Lord! [...]