Advent

2023 - 12 - 3

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Irish Church launches online support for observing Advent (Crux: Covering all things Catholic)

Archbishop Eamon Martin has launched the annual online Advent Calendar for the Catholic Church in Ireland.

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Lioi: Advent is a time of coming (Auburn Citizen)

For us as Catholics, part of our spiritual preparation for Christmas is taking part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession during the season of Advent ...

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First Sunday of Advent — Dec. 3, 2023 (dioceseofcleveland.org)

Every Sunday, Bishop Edward Malesic writes a Scripture reflection for the faithful. Follow the bishop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Take a Long, Deep Breath (Where Peter Is)

A reflection on the scripture readings of December 3, 2023, the First Sunday of Advent. The audio, when available, will be posted here.

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First Sunday of Advent is a reminder to 'watch' and prepare for ... (Fox News)

This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The Gospel of Mark is attributed to St. Mark the Evangelist and is believed to be the ...

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The first Sunday of Advent is December 3, 2023, as churches ... (washingtoncountyinsider.com)

Like Saint John the Baptist, the priest points at someone greater than himself, the Lord Jesus, asking the faithful to direct all loyalties not to him but to ...

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Advent traditions have a long history | Kulick (Pocono Record)

The period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Western churches of the world celebrate Advent from the Sunday nearest to Nov.

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3 historical facts to know about Advent (Christian Post)

The first day of the Advent this year is Dec. 3, marking the beginning of the New Year for Christians, but this seasonal observance is unfamiliar to some ...

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Jacksonville has "World's Largest Advent Calendar" (AdVantageNEWS.com)

Imagine an 8-story tall advent calendar lighting up a historic downtown for the holiday season.

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Don't Be an Advent Snob - The Reformed Journal Blog (Reformed Journal)

Was it this year's unusual calendar? Or maybe it's that I'm now retired from the pastorate? But it seemed like Christmas mirth and zaniness had free reign ...

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