ADVENT
The Advent season is a four week period before Christmas that celebrates the anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, Messiah. The origin of "advent" is from the Latin word adventus which translates "coming" or "arrival". Not only is the Christian meaning for preparation and celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ, his birth at Christmas, but also to celebrate the new life when someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, and lastly, the anticipation of Jesus returning again. The four Sundays of Advent each have a specific theme or focus. The purpose of each theme is to spend time reflecting on the true meaning of the season - the life of Jesus Christ. Week 1: Hope (or promise)- Isaiah 9:2, 6-7: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned...For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this."
The Advent season is a four week period before Christmas that celebrates the anticipation and coming of Jesus Christ, Messiah. The origin of "advent" is from the Latin word adventus which translates "coming" or "arrival". Not only is the Christian meaning for preparation and celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ, his birth at Christmas, but also to celebrate the new life when someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, and lastly, the anticipation of Jesus returning again. The four Sundays of Advent each have a specific theme or focus. The purpose of each theme is to spend time reflecting on the true meaning of the season - the life of Jesus Christ. Week 1: Hope (or promise)- Isaiah 9:2, 6-7: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned...For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this."
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Gospel Today: Luke 21:25-28,34-36– “We hear Jesus speak to his disciples about the need for vigilance and prayer as they wait for the coming of the Son of Man in glory. Jesus' predictions about the end times may sound dire, but those who heard Jesus found strength and con solation in his person and in his message. Like the first Christians, we may encounter events and circumstances that could lead us to despair. Through prayer, however, we find strength and consolation in Jesus' words and in his continuing presence with us to endure all things andto witness to the action of God in our world.”
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Each week, for the four Sundays of Advent, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB ) is releasing a video recording reflecting on the Gospel Reading for each Sunday. This year’s reflections are inspired by the journey of truth, healing & reconciliation, and the Indigenous Delegation traveling to Rome to meet with Pope Francis from December 17 to 20, 2021. Please tune in each week, Indigenous Peoples and the Church: Walking Together Toward Healing and Reconciliation. CLICK- First Sunday of Advent | The Spirit of the Treaties - In this video, the Most Rev. Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, reflects on the readings of this First Sunday of Advent.
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Bequests through your last will and testament
Securities – Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, GICs
Life Insurance
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Pope Francis-Bishop Daniel Miehm-Fr. Martin Dalida
