Advent is a time of waiting and preparation

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

Advent is a season of preparation in hope for the feast of Christmas, the sacred day on which we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. Christmas is a singularity unique day in the history of the cosmos because on that day the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, was born from the Virgin Mary in the little town of Bethlehem (a name which means "house of bread") and laid in a humble manger.

On that day, Mary gives birth to the long awaited Messiah-King, the Redeemer who arrived unexpectedly and unknown to the world, yet who will give the greatest possible gift to the world in giving himself, in offering his sacred humanity on a Roman cross in order to put death to death. The New Adam, Jesus Christ, will restore what the first Adam lost through sin. The Christ Child will redeem humankind and re-create those who have faith in him.

Laid in a manger in Bethlehem, the "house of bread," the Christ Child will soon offer himself as the Bread of Life (Jn 6:35), the sacrament of Eucharist which is the gift of Christ himself (see Jn 6), in order for humankind to have life in abundance (Jn 10:10).

Advent is a time of waiting and preparation. It is a time of longing in hope for the Child who will open the way from earth to heaven by the power of the cross. It is a time of expectation and thankfulness. It is a season in which we reflect on the riches and love of Christ; a love more powerful than death; a love that goes all the way for the sake of eternal life. Advent is a season of yearning for Emmanuel, "God with us," who is the realization of every human hope.
 

 

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Lord, we thank you that you for the blessings that you have given us. Help us to honor you in every part of our lives. We place this request at your throne. Please hear and reply according to your perfect will and timing. Grant us the peace to know that you are in control. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this. In Jesus' Name. Amen

 

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I stand in agreement with your prayers, according God will! I pray in the name of Jesus Christ! God bless you abundantly!

 

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