My pastor mentioned that Advent starts soon. I don't have a clue what it is. Anyone?
2007-11-26 05:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by Joyful 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The way he spoke about it, was like its something similar to lent. He was saying, Advent's starting soon. Like it's ongoing.
2007-11-26 05:27:54 · update #1
it means coming and this advent is the build up to the birth of Jesus normally the 4 sundays before christmas day.
2007-11-26 05:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Advent means the comming or arrival, it is the penitential season which precedes Christmas and marks the beginning of the liturgical year of the church. The exact duration of Advent varies from year to year, but it always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. During Advent the themes of hope and expectation are accentuated. The church prepares to celebrate the comming of the Lord in human flesh and blood through the birth of Jesus.
2007-11-26 13:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by kim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The return of Christ
Also known as The 2nd Advent of Christ
2007-11-26 13:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a liturgical season of the church that prepares us to celebrate Christmas.
Here's all you need to know about it:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01165a.htm
2007-11-26 13:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The coming of the Messiah, the birth of Jesus
2007-11-26 13:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Gods child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What "God's child" posted.. Venio in Latin is "to come." Ad in Latin is "to." Together is "to arrive."
Found this.. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01165a.htm
2007-11-26 13:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋