THE SEASON OF ADVENT

The Season of Advent 

This weekend heralds the beginning of the new Church’s liturgical year as  we enter the season of Advent. It is a season of expectation and  preparation, as we approach again the celebration of the coming of Christ  in his incarnation, and at the same time to his final advent as judge at the  end of time. It is a season of great challenge when we are invited through  our liturgies to face important truths about our human condition and our  need for God’s grace and loving kindness. We are encouraged to be  watchful and expectant, praying that Christ may enter our lives anew.

Let’s encourage one another to make time during December to focus on  the Advent message of hope, despite the distractions of the commercialism  and secularism of this holy season. The fundamental prayer of Advent is  ‘Maranatha’ – ‘Our Lord, come’ (I Corinthians 16.22).  

 

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