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
Countdown to
Christmas ...
(Credits : https://www.timeanddate.com/clocks/freecountdown.html)
Reflection
In
Zechariah’s words of praise to God, he now turns to speak of his son John and
the great work God would accomplish through him as Jesus’ great prophet and
forerunner. He would open the way by repentance and obtaining forgiveness. But
now he turns back to Jesus’ far greater work.
He
describes Jesus as the sun that comes to us from heaven. Jesus comes to those
sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, who have no power or hope, because
have given up the fight. Raising
us to our feet by faith, He sets us moving toward heaven again.
Christmas
Symbol :
Christmas
Tree
Saint
Boniface, who converted the German people to Christianity, demolished the Oak
of Thor, the mighty sacred tree worshipped by the Saxons. From its roots grew a
fir tree which Boniface took as a sign of the Christian faith. 11th century
portrayed the tree of Paradise, decorated with red apples. Martin Luther,
inspired by a snow covered fir tree, brought a small tree indoors and decorated
it with candles in honor of Christ’s birth. By the 18th century, the custom of
decorating a Christmas tree was well established in France, Germany, and
Austria.
Because
it is green year-round, the evergreen tree represents hope. Its needles and its
narrow crest point upward, turning our thoughts to heaven. Because the tree is
cut down and then erected again, it is a symbol of Christ’s resurrection.
Prayer
Lord, may
I see Christmas trees as a sign of hope. I thank You, Lord, for turning the
tree of Adam and Eve’s sin into the tree of life through the cross of Christ.
We praise you forever. Amen.
Let’s
sing along with this carol -
It's
About the Cross(Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOOAUrUg5k0)
Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas
if you stop opening presents and listen.
if you stop opening presents and listen.
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