Sunday, November 28, 2010

The Lord is Coming


The word Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming".  It is a time of special preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ.   Advent starts the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (30 November) and embracing four Sundays.  It is traditionally celebrated with prayer and fasting.  Advent is a time when we recall the history of God's people and how the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament were fulfilled.   We also look forward with understanding that our life too will be fulfilled by our salvation.   We celebrate with joy and anticipation.  During this time it is so easy to get caught up with decorations and gifts.  This year I am going to do be more thoughtful of the true meaning of Christmas in the things I do every day.  The coming of Christ is also about bringing Christ to other people.  I know I can do more by being kind to people, more patient at the stores, and donate to local charities.

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11 comments:

  1. VivianNovember 28, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    You are so right. Thank you for the reminder.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    What a lovely way to remember the true meaning of Christmas...by focusing otherly.

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  3. GlorV1November 28, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    I try to do those things all the time. Thanks for the reminder though. Take care.

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  4. DonnieNovember 28, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    That was lovely and very true. Have a blessed day.

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  5. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageNovember 28, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    We don't talk much about Advent at our church. I have learned so much today about it. Thank-you for sharing this.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  6. Kaye Swain - SandwichINKNovember 28, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    A lovely Advent devotional for a sweet Spiritual Sunday. Thank you :)

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  7. SueNovember 28, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    I am learning so much today about advent, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  8. RuthNovember 28, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Hi Yoli, thank you for this beautiful post on advent.

    Blessings,
    Ruth

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  9. jamfiescreations1November 29, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I love this post. Thanks for the reminder.

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  10. CharlotteDecember 2, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Good thoughts, Yoli. Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  11. LuisaDecember 6, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    sometimes the simple things, at this busy time of year are what keeps us in the 'zone' of the true meaning of Christmas.
    Lovely post.

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