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2. Advent - Wikipedia

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   The theme of readings and teachings during Advent is often the preparation for the Second Coming and the Last Judgement. While the Sunday readings relate to the first coming of Jesus Christ as saviour as well as to his Second Coming as judge, traditions vary in the relative importance of penitence and expectation during the weeks in Advent.

3. ADVENT 2024: Four ways to discover peace through the ... - AOL

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   Advent 2024: We Have A Lot To Learn About Hope From Chimney Rock, Nc This Christmas. We must be intentional to discover quiet in the cacophony of sound, and peace in the chaos of the season.

4. Gaudete Sunday - Wikipedia

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   In churches that have an Advent wreath, the rose-coloured candle is lit in addition to two of the violet- or blue-coloured candles, which represent the first two Sundays of Advent. Despite the otherwise somber readings of the season of Advent , which has as a secondary theme the need for penitence, the readings on the third Sunday emphasize the ...

5. Welcoming Advent: Counting down the holy days until Christmas ...

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   24 days of Advent. On Sunday past, a thoughtful member of my church brought us a housewarming gift to be used daily during Advent, starting on the first day, which happens this year to be Dec. 1.

6. Liturgical year - Wikipedia

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   Although the main symbolism of the advent wreath is simply marking the progression of time, many churches attach themes to each candle, most often 'hope', 'faith', 'joy', and 'love'. Other popular devotions during Advent include the use of the Advent Calendar or the Tree of Jesse to count down the days to Christmas.

7. Here's the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles - AOL

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   The common theme of Advent, for most Christian religions, is that it is a time of preparation to celebrate the coming of Christ. However, each Christian denomination that uses an Advent wreath and ...

8. Advent wreath - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. Symbol of Advent period For the use of a single candle marked with the days of Advent, see Advent candle. Advent wreath with a Christ candle in the center The Advent wreath, or Advent crown, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the ...

9. We’ve lost our way with advent calendars. How social media ...

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   Advent calendars have religious roots and were originally used to prepare people for Christmas by providing a devotional image or Bible verse for each day of the advent season (the four weeks ...