 Advent which is the beginning the Church's liturgical year. The season of Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the four weeks leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas.
As we prepare for Christmas, note some differences to the Mass that are observed. For instance, the priest wears violet or purple during Advent, except for the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) when rose may be worn. Aside from what the priest wears, other aesthetic changes in the Church can include a more modestly decorated altar. Advent devotions including the Advent wreath, remind us of the meaning of the season. The USCCB has created an Advent calendar to help Catholics fully enter into the season with daily activity and prayer suggestions to prepare us spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ. Click the button below to see other resources for the season. Comments are closed.
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