The Liturgical Seasons of the Church Year follow the pattern of the earthly life, mission, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, his "birthing" of his Church, and the life and mission of the Church until his Second Coming at the end of time.
Western Christians are rediscovering something they had lost but which Eastern Christians have preserved - the Epiphany House or Home Blessing
ADVENT
A period of 4 weeks to help us prepare ourselves by making room for the joy of Jesus' Birth or Nativity.
Catholic Traditions for Advent and Christmas by MICHAELANN MARTIN
THE ADVENT WREATH
The 1st Candle - Purple for Forgiveness and HOPE
The 2nd Candle - Purple for PEACE
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