As Christmas nears, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina, explains why we need to reinvigorate our observance of Advent: It's a 'demanding teacher' that offers hope.
'The Five' gets into the holiday spirit as religious leaders bless Fox News' All American Christmas tree in Fox Square."In the Church worship, Advent is the
On the first Sunday of Advent, the first candle is lit — signifying hope as we await the arrival of Jesus and the prophecies he will fulfill. Christians would spend 40 days in penance, prayer and fasting to prepare for this celebration."Originally, there was little connection between Advent and Christmas," the site also notes.
By the 6th century, Roman Christians had linked Advent to the coming of Christ — not his birth in a manger, but his second coming as the"judge of the world," the website continues.
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