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The Liturgical Year: Advent
Advent is the season of hope, of light and of waiting. The word Advent means, " coming." The season of Advent celebrates the coming of salvation in the birth of Christ and, simultaneously calls us to rejoice in the anticipated fulfillment of God's reign of justice, love and peace. In modern times, the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child is so joyous it often overshadows the Church's prayer for what is yet to come, the anticipation of the fulfillment of God's reign. Advent brings the hopeful spirit of these two events together. The color for Advent is violet.
Calendar of Saints and Feast Days
- December 3 Saint Francis Xavier
- December 4 Saint John of Damascus
- December 6 Saint Nicholas
- December 7 Saint Ambrose
- December 8 Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 9 Saint Juan Diego
- December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
- December 13 Saint Lucy
- December 14 Saint John of the Cross
Websites for Saint's and Feast Day Information
www.catholic.org
www.catholicpages.com
www.catholic-forum.com
www.americancatholic.com
Teachers and Catechists
Please refer to the Celebrate book (Grades K-6) included with Christ Jesus, the Way for further information about the Liturgical Year, saints, prayer services, and activities for classroom and home.
Lectionary Link
Please refer to the Lectionary Link for the appropriate Sunday readings for Advent.
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