I came from a non-liturgical Christian tradition, so when I began to pastor in a church that incorporate some Christian Year practices, I had a lot to learn! My first Advent taught me that various Christian traditions differ on the exact meaning of the four Advent Sundays and candles. After making the mistake of accidentally ...
Each year we’ve walked into our church four weeks before Christmas excited to see the advent wreath adorning a brass post or hanging from the ceiling. The advent wreath is symbol of the beginning of the advent season. An advent wreath, covered with greens and adorned with four candles, sits flat rather than hanging on ...
I remember lighting the Advent wreath every Sunday in Advent with my parents and sister when I was a little girl. Each Sunday evening after we were home from church activities, we would gather around the dining room table, and take turns lighting the candles. After we said our Advent prayer, dad would usually head ...
As a young boy growing up in a Catholic Church, I was always amazed at the different colored vestments that the Catholic Priest would wear. I grew even more amazed when I was asked to become an Alter Boy. The old Priest that I use to serve Mass for had a closet that was full ...
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