Advent, which begins on Sunday, November 30th this year, is the most unpopular liturgical season. One problem is that most Christians don’t know what Advent is -- that it begins the Christian year with focus on the nativity. The liturgical color is purple, because that is the color of royalty and the color of penance and preparation. Historically Advent and Lent were connected to remind Christians of the connection between the manger and the cross, humble birth and humiliating death.
That brings up the second problem with Advent’s unpopularity. Who wants to be patiently penitent during the Christmas season in a fast-paced culture that is used to fast service and “having it your way?” Who wants to be somber and reverent when joyful Christmas decorations and cheery music have been hanging up and playing before Thanksgiving?
Here is my simple question to you: Is Advent worth the wait?
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All the best things are worth the wait, they're also worth the practice and effort. How can we learn patience without the practice and how can we learn perseverance without the effort? If Advent isn't worth the wait,is there much else in the world that is?
It seems like something we sorely need, especially in this season, and in these times.
Absolutely worth the wait. In today's fast-paced culture, I am always looking for reasons to slow things down. I appreciate the shift in focus from materialism / consumerism -- it is very refreshing and revitalizing rather than depleting (both the pocketbook and the soul;)
Jan, Choirboy and Coastal say, "Yes!" Advent is Worth the Wait!" Anybody else? Pastor
Hi Don, See my blog www.thecrossproject.blogspot.com for my reply to your question. Blessings, Dave
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