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Why The Nativity? Official Trailer
Why The Nativity? Official Trailer
Why the Nativity? | Docudrama Film | Dr. David Jeremiah
Why the Nativity? | Docudrama Film | Dr. David Jeremiah
Bishop Barron on The Advent Revolution
Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming." Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous season, it is also intended to be a period of preparation, much like Lent. Prayer, penance and fasting are appropriate during this season.
Advent is not as strict as Lent, and there are no rules for fasting, but it is meant to be a period of self-preparation. The purple color associated with Advent is also the color of penance. The faithful should fast during the first two weeks in particular and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The color of the Third Sunday of Advent is rose. This color symbolizes joy and represents the happiness we will experience when Jesus comes again. The Third Sunday is a day of anticipatory celebration. It is formerly called "Gaudete" Sunday; gaudete means "rejoice" in Latin.
Finally, Sundays during Advent, just as during Lent, should not be given to fasting, but instead to celebration because we celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord every Sunday. It is important to remember, however, there are no particular rules for how the laity should observe Advent.
Advent week 1 | The first candle is purple and represents HOPE.
Advent week 1 | The first candle is purple and represents HOPE.
Reading: The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. Jeremiah 33:14-16
Prayer: God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us to walk with one another with compassion and kindness, during the weeks of Advent. May our love for one another bring hope to those who despair. We pray this through your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Advent Week 2 | The second candle is purple and represents PEACE.
Advent Week 2 | The second candle is purple and represents PEACE.
Reading: As it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” Luke 3:4-6
Prayer: God of light, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. When we worry, are anxious or feel overwhelmed, help us to seek quiet spaces and trusted companions who will listen to us. May these times, places and people of peace remind us that you come to us to be one of us, with us and for us. Amen.
Advent Week 3 | The third candle is pink and represents JOY.
Advent Week 3 | The third candle is pink and represents JOY.
The change in colour reminds us that we are at the midpoint of Advent and we are close to Christmas - the day of Jesus’ birth!
Reading: Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Luke 3:10-18
Prayer: God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his love and become one with him when he comes in glory. Amen.
Advent Week 4 | The fourth candle is purple and represents LOVE.
Advent Week 4 | The fourth candle is purple and represents LOVE.
Reading: But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. Luke 1: 13-14
Prayer: God of light, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. In our daily preparations and busyness, help us to seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day and prepare our hearts for your coming. Amen.
An Unexpected Christmas
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Joyeux Noël et bonne année à vous · Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa iyo · Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr für Sie · Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo para ti · Feliz Natal e Próspero Ano Novo para si · Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku dla Ciebie · Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo a Voi · Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Duit · Счастливого Рождества и счастливого Нового года вам · З Новим роком і Різдвом Христовим · Crăciun Fericit și La mulți Ani ție · Giáng sinh vui vẻ và chúc mừng năm mới đến bạn · Selamat Natal dan Tahun Baru untukmu · Christmas ac Felix New Year ad vos · Καλά Χριστούγεννα και καλή Πρωτοχρονιά σε εσάς · חג שמח ושנה טובה לך · メリークリスマスとハッピーニューイヤー · 祝你圣诞快乐，新年快乐 · عيد ميلاد مجيد وسنة جديدة سعيدة لك · आपको मेरी क्रिसमस और नया साल मुबारक हो · 메리 크리스마스와 새해 복 많이 받으세요 · መልካም ገና እና መልካም አዲስ አመት ለእርስዎ
The Christmas Story
Christmas According to Kids - Southland Christian Church
The Story of Jesus- Full Movie - Bible Stories for Kids
The Story of Jesus- Full Movie - Bible Stories for Kids
Christmas story - The story keepers - Bible stories
Christmas story - The story keepers - Bible stories
The Nativity - Beginners Bible
Bishop Robert Barron - Discover the real meaning of Christmas
The Most Rev. Richard Gagnon
Archbishop of Winnipeg
President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
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In a new message On the Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene, Pope Francis encourages us to follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi and set up nativity scenes in our homes and communities. So we're looking for pictures of your nativity scenes! Whether it's a creche at home or in your parish or school, share a photo with us, and tell us a little about it on Facebook @archedmonton or via email. We'll be posting them all on the Archdiocese Instagram account @archedmonton during the Christmas season.
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.- Agnes M. Pharo
The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has not Christmas in his heart.- Helen Keller
There is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is, keeping Christmas.- Henry Van Dyke
"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."- W.T.Ellis
Do give books - religious or otherwise - for Christmas. They're never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal.- Lenore Hershey
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; the spirit of Christmas which is peace; the heart of Christmas which is love.- Ada V. Hendricks
We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.- Winston Churchill
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.- Charles Dickens
Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.- J. C. Penney ("Christmas Thoughts")
Christmas is sights, especially the sights of Christmas reflected in the eyes of a child.- William Saroyan
Christmas, my child, is love in action. ... Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.- Dale Evans Rogers
Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given--when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.- Joan Winmill Brown
For centuries men have kept an appointment with Christmas. Christmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer, home.- W. J. Tucker
Mankind is a great, an immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.- Pope John XXIII
My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?- Bob Hope
The message of Christmas is that the visible material world is bound to the invisible spiritual world.- Author Unknown
10 Great Quotes to Help You Reflect on the True Meaning of Christmas - Catholic-Link
May Almighty God, Father, Son, † and Holy Spirit, Bless us all, And keep us in His love for ever and ever. Amen.
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