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ADVENT

THE SEASON OF Advent

“Advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming” or “arrival.” Advent is a season that centers on preparing for the coming of God. It marks the start of a new liturgical year and begins approximately four weeks before Christmas. The season points us toward both the coming of God in the birth of Jesus and the future coming of God’s kingdom and new creation.

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