I am grateful to the various sites from where I picked up ideas for the write-ups, images and videos that happened to touch my heart while preparing myself and my children on this Advent journey in faith .. I have tried giving credits where I could.. I have tailored the materials accordingly to suit my needs. My sincere apologies if I have not given due credit in all places. - Sabrina D'Mello
Happy New Liturgical Year.
The new Liturgical Year commences on the first Sunday of Advent. Let us as Christians renew our commitment to the faith and promise ourselves to be better persons especially in terms of our religious belief in Christ and in His Holy Church. Let us on our part not waiver the faith teachings received from our parents and continue to teach the younger one so that our faith goes down generation to generation.
The Countdown to Christmas ...
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Happy New Liturgical Year.
The new Liturgical Year commences on the first Sunday of Advent. Let us as Christians renew our commitment to the faith and promise ourselves to be better persons especially in terms of our religious belief in Christ and in His Holy Church. Let us on our part not waiver the faith teachings received from our parents and continue to teach the younger one so that our faith goes down generation to generation.
Candle Name : Prophet’s Candle
Candle Symbolizes : Hope
Reminds Us : Jesus is coming
Let's watch the Scriptures Luke 1:1-4
REFLECTION
Ever wanted to know whether your faith is based on your hopes and dreams or on solid historical reality? Then Luke is not just writing an orderly, researched, eyewitness account for Theophilus, but for you too. Luke was not a disciple of Jesus. Infact he had never met Jesus face to face. He was a Gentile physician from Antioch in Syria.
Luke gave to the world "faith" founded on "facts". He loved Christ and Christianity and tried to get all his information by interviewing people who saw and heard Jesus, who lived, ate and drank with Him. By doing so he hopes to strengthen Theophilus's faith. We realize that Theophilus is not alone in his need to be reassured. In each generation there are many like him.
When it came to researching about the birth of Jesus he chose Mary His Mother knowing that this source would give him the best information.
Lets pull up a seat as Luke interviews Mary in his Gospel and shares her memory of that first Christmas.
CHRISTMAS SYMBOL : ADVENT WREATH
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The Advent Wreath is made up of four candles spaced equidistantly around a wreath, having the symbolic colors of purple and pink - the colors of the priest's vestments during Advent.
The three purple candles which are lit on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of Advent signify penance, prayer and preparation while the pink candle which is lit on the 3rd Sunday (Gaudete Sunday) signifies rejoicing.
Each candle represents 1000 years and together make 4000 years i.e. from Adam to the birth of Christ.
Recently the faithful have adopted the custom of adding a white candle in the center of the wreath to be lit on Christmas Day. The white candle symbolizes the birth of Christ - the Light of the World.
Do you have an Advent wreath? Why not start this tradition today.
PRAYER
Dear Jesus, we await your coming amongst us. Our waiting helps us to grow patience in us. Instil in us the virtue of patience this Advent and always. Amen.QUIZ TIME
Lets sing along with this carol -
Hallelujah Christmas version
(Credits: https://youtu.be/D8w65m4NcqE)
Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.
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