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.

Join in at Spiritual Sunday for prayer and more Christmas wisdom.

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11 comments:

  1. You are so right. Thank you for the reminder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Blessings,
    Ruth

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  9. I love this post. Thanks for the reminder.

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

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  11. 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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