Gold Frankincense and Myrrh
2021
ad·vent /ˈadˌvent/. noun
- the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
- the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas, and including the four preceding Sundays.
- the coming or the second coming of Christ in Christian theology.
- “avènement”, apparition or “arrivé” – French
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. This taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David), with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered, and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.“
The Gospel of Luke 2:1
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Advent: The Time Given Us – December 2, 2012
Advent II: Bug Spray & Wild Honey – December 4, 2016
Advent III: Step by Step – December 16, 2012
“O Holy One, thank you for coming to us anew this day. Prepare our hearts and reawaken our love for you as we discern your call within us. May we join with you in making level the path for all people.” Amen
Daily Prayers for All Seasons: Advent