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  The Sleep of the Infant Jesus
Luini Bernardino
Réunion des Musées Nationaux
Art Resource, New York

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  To everything there is a season and
a time for purpose under Heaven
a time to weep, and a time to laugh ...

View Larger Image three wise men on Christmas card

Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy
Canali Photobank, Milan/Superstock

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Gold Foil Border
"For unto us a child is born..."
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Wine Imprint on 100% Recycled Paper
"The Three Wise Men"
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Adoration of the Maji
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  Glory to God
in the highest,
and on earth peace,
goodwill toward men. Luke 2:14

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  For unto us a Child is born
unto us
a Son is given.

View Larger ImageChristmas ornament card with map of Bethlehem
 PEACE
View Larger Image peace holiday card
 
Gold, Blue, Purple and Red Foil Embossed
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Gold Foil Stamped
Map of Bethlehem, Joseph, Mary and Jesus
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CI08

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The Word "PEACE"
Silver Foil Stamped

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CI07

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 Gold Foil Printed Verse: Wishing you a Beautiful Holiday Season
and a New Year of Peace and Happiness

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dove of peace Christmas card
 Peace on Earth
View Larger Image angels play harps, peace on earth
Christmas Blessings
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Gold Foil Embossed Die Cut
Window Around Dove with Olive Branch
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Screened Mocha Art of Angels Playing Musical Instruments
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Embossed Manger Scene
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CH025

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 Bethlehem Scene
Silent Night Holy Night

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christian christmas cards
 Mary and Baby Jesus Under The Star of Bethlehem
For Unto Us a Child Is Born

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Mary and Jesus
  His Birth was a Miracle
His Love is a Gift

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miracle of His birth
 
Embossed Die Cut Cover over
Blue Night Scene
of the Town of Bethlehem
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CH050

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Dry Brushed Watercolor
Silver Embossed
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CH028

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Dark Blue Star and Bubble
Gradient Celebration Design
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CH029

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 Silver Embossed: wishing you a joyful holiday
Inside Bible Verse: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from from God our Father, and from the
Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:2 KJV

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greetings of grace and peace
  Silver Embossed:
Wishing You the Joys of the Season
Inside Bible Verse: "Glory to God in the Highest
and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:14

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christmas card with bible verse
  O Star of Wonder...
Guide Us to thy Perfect Light

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star of Bethlemen
 
Silver Stamped Snowflakes and Border
Painted Snowman under the Stars
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CI030

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Marine Blue Translucent Leaf Screened
Artwork on Mauve Purple Background
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CH030A

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Beautiful Lacy Ornate Die Cut Star Opens
to Starlit Bethlehem Night in Watercolor
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CH031

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  Adoration of the Magi
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arrival of the magi
 Pine Christmas Wreath with
Sheer Red Ribbon and Bow,
Pine Cones, Snowflakes

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Christmas wreath card
 Pencil Art - Shepherd Watching Flock
Nativity Scence Under the Star of Bethlehem
The Three Kings Traveling
with Gifts for Baby Jesus

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while shepherds watch their flocks
 
Painting of Nativity Scene
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CH032

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Foil Embossed: Merry Christmas
Foil Embossed Spray in Wreath
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CH033

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Foil Bordered Art with Foil Imprint:
Wishing You A Blessed Christmas
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CH034

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  For unto us a Child is Born... Isaiah 9:6
Prediction of the Birth of Christ

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announcing the birth of Christ
  Bible Verse Inside: "Every good gift and
every perfect gift is from above and cometh
down from the Father of lights" James 1:17

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the perfect Christmas gift
  Front: Peace on Earth Goodwill to All
Bible Verse Inside: "Grace be unto you,
from God our Father,
and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:2 KJV

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animals have Christmas celebration in the woods
 
Bright Gold Foil Ornamentation
Gold Embellished City of Bethlehem
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CH035

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Traditional Christmas Scene
Home decorated with Christmas Tree, Wreaths, Poinsettia and Garland
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CH036

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Embossed Border with Pines, Trees,
and Footprints in the Snow of
Animals in the Forest Land
of the Starlit Sky
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CH037

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 Front: Believe
Bible Verse Inside: "For unto you is born,
this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11 KJV

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believe
Gold Foil Print: Jesus is the Gift
Bible Verse Inside: "Every good gift,
and every perfect gift is from above and
cometh down from the Father of lights.."
James 1:17 KJV

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religious card announcng that Jesus is the gift
 Christmas Blessings
The Three Wisemen, Bethlehem Scene
The Dove of Peace
Celebration Decorations

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Christmas blessings, Christmas scenes
 
Embossed Star with
Gold Foil Ribbon
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CH038

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Red Screened Floral Background
Embossed with Gold Ribbon
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CH039

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Gold Border around Layered
Watercolor Prints
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CH040

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 Front: Church Winter Scene
Inside Verse: "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenley hosts praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on Earth peace good will toward mem" Luke 2:13 KJV

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church in the dale
 Front in Gold Foil: Joy
Peace • Hope • Love
Bible Verse Inside: "Grace be unto you,
from God our Father,
and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:2 KJV

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holiday joy
 Front: Embossed in Gold
Front: He will bring us Goodness and Light
Bible Verse Inside: "I wil bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10, 11

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star of Bethlehem, goodness and light
 
Embossed Snow Landscape
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CH041

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Wine Textured Background
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CH042

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Gold Embossing on a Blue Sunlight Background
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CH043

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  Front: Manger Scene
Bible Verse Inside: "For unto you is born,
this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11 KJV

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childrens' Christmas cards
  Front: Let it Snow
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Christmas Card with Snow
  Front Side in Gold Foil: Peace * Hope * Love
Bible Verse Inside: "Grace be unto you,
from God our Father,
and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:2 KJV

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Christmas greetings
 
Manger Scene Print
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CH044

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Decorative Celebration
Silver Embossed Snow
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CH045

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Christmas Tree with Gold Foil Ribbon
Red Designed Border with Gold Stars
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CH046

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 Bible Verse Inside: "Every good gift and
every perfect gift is from above and cometh
down from the Father of lights" James 1:17

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card of the faithful
 For unto us a Child is Born... Isaiah 9:6
Prediction of the Birth of Christ

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announcing the birth of Christ child
 Front: Angels Rejoice
Bible Verse Inside: "For unto you is born,
this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11 KJV

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angels entertain Jesus
 
Gold Foil: Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and Triumphant
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CH047

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Gold Foil Crowns and Halos
Wood Cut Design
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CH048

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Love • Peace • Joy in Gold
Gold Stamped Border
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CH049

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  Front: Intricate Die Cut Revealing
Mary and Baby Jesus
Bible Verse Inside: "and she brought forth
her firstborn son and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger."
Luke 2:7a

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Madonna and Child
  Front: Wise men still seek Him.
Bible Verse Inside:
"Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us"

Luke 2:15

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the Three Kings
 Front: O Come let us adore Him
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O Come all Ye Faithful
 
Gold Foil: Christmas Blessings
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CH052

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Gold Embossed Lettering and
Star of Bethlehem
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CH051

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Bethlehem Star and Border in Silver Foil:
Inside Verse: 0 Christ the Lord
Wishing you a Blessed Christmas
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CH053

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  Front: Articulate Die Cut of Dove with Silver Foil Border - Letters Ornately Die Cut to Spell Peace
Blue Background

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Dove of Peace
  Bible Verse Inside: "Every good gift and
every perfect gift is from above and cometh
down from the Father of lights" James 1:17 KJV

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religious card announces the birth of Jesus
  Bible Verse Inside: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men" Luke 2:14 KJV
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Verse Printed in Silver Foil on Blue Background
Assembled with Silver Tie
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CH054

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Front Gift Tag Tied with Sheer Bow with Gold Foil Lettering
"For Unto Us a Child is Born"
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CH055

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The City of Bethlehem, the Star of Bethlehem in Gold and Silver Foil Embossed
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CH056

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  Front: Embossed in Gold on Moire Background
Bible Verse Inside: "I wil bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10, 11

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Christmas card with line art of Mary and Jesus
  Front: O Come Let Us Adore Him.
Bible Verse Inside:
"Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us"
Luke 2:15

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O Little Town of Bethlehem
 Front: May the magic of the season shine upon you and bring you happiess throughout the New Year.
Bible Verse Inside: "Every good gift and
every perfect gift is from above and cometh
down from the Father of lights" James 1:17 KJV

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best wishes for the Christmas season
 
Gold Foil: Christmas Blessings
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CH057

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Town of Bethlehem
Decorated in Gold Foil
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CH04

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Gold Foil Stars on the Christmas Tree
Front Verse: Gold Foil Printed
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CH02

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  Inside: As the world rejoices in the wonder of His birth, may you be blessed with a beautiful Christmas and with every happiness in the New Year
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merry Christmas
Bible Verse Inside: "Grace be unto you,
from God our Father,
and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:2 KJV

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holiday blessings
 
Gold Foil Embossed
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CH03

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Holiday Blessings Printed in White
on Background of Candlelight
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CH05

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History of Religious Christmas Celebration and Advent

The first traces of a season prior to Christmas and Epiphany can be seen in the early fifth century in Spain and Gaul.

There this season was directed toward Epiphany which was held in higher esteem as a celebration of Christ's manifestation to the world than Christmas. Besides, this feast day was also a prominent day for baptism, an occasion which had been adopted from the Church in the East, which emphasizes Epiphany to the present day. Therefore, in imitation of the preparatory time for the Easter baptism, St. Martin's Lent was instituted, and enforced, beginning 12 November, the day after St. Martin's feast day. The time was one of eschatological orientation, of penance for sins.

First traces of a proper liturgy of Advent are found in mid-fifth century Ravenna which, too, was heavily influenced by the East, But the theme of the prayers here is the expectation of Christ's birth, the fulfillment of ages that lived in hope, yet did not see it. This description also characterizes the pre-Christmas season in Rome and in the regions that used the Roman texts, it is not so much the expectation of the parousia, of the Lord coming again, as the incarnation and the beginning of our redemption in this event which was celebrated, together with a preparation for Christmas. A clearer distinction between the two Western liturgical families is hardly possible: the penitential, dark and somber mood of the Gallican, i.e., mostly Northern, liturgy, and the quiet, yet joyful nature of the Roman celebration.

Except for the Easter season, there was not a time when the Hallelujah was sung more often, and one of the Masses began with the words "Rejoice in the Lord always." It is only in the twelfth century that penitential ideas would infiltrate the Roman liturgy, and gradually the liturgical color changed to purple. The "Glory to God in the highest" was no longer sung and other festal elements disappeared, except for the Hallelujah which continued to soften the imprint of the Gallican liturgy. At the end of the Middle Ages, the four weeks of Advent were established. In the sixteenth century some of the Reformers kept the liturgical seasons, others did away with them. A rediscovery of the theological eminence of the Sunday assembly of the faithful, together with a good repertory of Advent hymns, and the influence of the liturgical movements in the different churches have led to a reappraisal of this season. The reform of the lectionary was a further reason for the new interest.

The Advent season is marked by the dual expectation of Christ's coming both in the incarnation and manifestation to the world, and the coming again in glory, as a glance at the history of the season has shown. This double idea is the theme, too, of the readings proposed for the Advent Sundays in the new lectionary, albeit with different accents according to the gospels and other material selected from the Old and New Testaments. It has found its echo also in liturgical prayers, one text for each Sunday is given here to serve as incentive for the personal meditation of the preacher on the pericopes and as stimulus to convert into words what has been told us by God's word before.

Text and Call to Advent

The texts are chosen from different ages, backgrounds, and liturgical families to underline what is the common response of God's chosen people to his address.

The text proposed for the first Sunday in Advent refers to the first reading according to the three years cycle. It is a prayer to be said each morning before the climax of the Jewish morning prayer, the "Hear, 0 Israel," and sounds as if composed as a response to the proposed reading, in an intensity which is almost impossible to miss:

"With great love has thou loved us, Lord our God; great and abundant mercy hast thou bestowed upon us. Our Father, our King, for the sake of our forefathers who trusted in thee, whom thou didst teach laws of life, be gracious to us and teach us likewise. Our Father, merciful Father, thou who art ever compassionate, have pity on us and inspire us to understand and fulfill gladly all the teachings of thy Law. Enlighten our eyes in thy Law; attach our hearts to thy commandments; unite our heart to love and reverence thy name so that we may never be put to shame. In thy holy, great and revered name we trust . . . may we thrill with joy over thy salvation. Thou hast chosen us from all peoples and nations, and hast truly brought us near to thy great name forever, that we may eagerly praise thee and acclaim thy Oneness. Blessed art thou, 0 Lord, who hast graciously chosen thy people Israel."

The text for the second Sunday takes up the themes of both the first reading Is 40:1-11 and the scope of the season: expectation, and watchfulness for the coming again of Christ, it is the Preface tor Advent according to the Lutheran Book of Worship (1978):

"It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you. 0 Lord, holy Father, almighty and ever loving God You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will also make all things new in the day when He comes again to judge the world in righteousness. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise Your Name and join their unending hymn."

The text for the third Sunday moves us to a rather unknown spirituality and an approach to liturgy different from the modern Western tradition, the worshipping life of the Eastern Churches. For them, the feast of the Epiphany or, as they call it, the Theophany of our Lord, stands higher even than Christmas; besides, it is one of the great baptismal days of the year (remember what the history of Advent told us of Gaul and Spain?). The next day, 7 January, the person who baptized Jesus in the Jordan is commemorated, the "holy Prophet and glorious Forerunner John the Baptist" of him the gospel reading for the third Sunday in Advent is speaking John 1:6-8.19-28). The Eastern Churches sing the following hymn in the liturgy of 7 January:

"The memory of the just is mentioned with praise. As for you, 0 Forerunner, the Lord's witness is enough indeed you were greater than the prophets since you were found worthy to baptize in the waters the One they could but announce. You have fought for the sake of truth and proclaimed to those in Hades that God who appeared in the flesh has taken away the sins of the world and bestowed his great mercy upon us."

The text selected for the fourth Sunday in Advent finally summarizes in a beautiful way both the annunciation of the birth of Jesus to Mary as told in the gospel (Luke 1:26-38) and its relevance for the salvation of the world as the final verses of the letter by Paul to the Romans (16:25-27) proclaim which are read, too. Again, it is a Preface, this time from the Roman Sacramentary for the feast of the Annunciation of our Lord, 25 March:

"Father, all-powerful and ever loving God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. He came to save mankind by becoming a Man Himself. The Virgin Mary, receiving the angel's message in faith, conceived by the power of the Spirit and bore your Son in purest love. In Christ, the eternal truth, your promise to Israel came true. In Christ, the hope of all peoples, man's hope was realized beyond all expectation. Through Christ the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration as they rejoice in your presence for ever. May our voices be one with theirs in their triumphant hymn of praise."

Our exploration has led us to different regions and eras, to different ideas and expressions. If we follow the invitation of the readings and liturgical texts, we might be surprised to learn how rich we really are. And the biggest "surprise" is yet to come: "The background of Advent is the kingdom of God, the rule of God over his creation, which is said to be 'at hand.' One prepares for judgment in the presence of the great king, and when Advent is over, one confronts the child in the manger." The real journey will just start there to the cross. The journey finds its way to the deep wells of our heart, sometimes overflowing with water sometimes seeking to be filled.

Christmas and Easter reminds us that our spiritual journey is a process. It calls us, even in our darkness moments, to hope, expect, love, forgive, pray and praise. We are challenged to hold on to our Father's hand. He knows where we have been, where we are and where we are going. From any point of our personal journey, He invites us to go with Him. A ride with the Lord can still go through potholes, diversions, county roads, expressways, dirt roads, with stop signs, red lights . . . it is called, "ADVENT-URE". His disciples and apostles knew the journey well, that there is no other way of preparing for the kingdom but to be in the presence of the King. It's rewarding, empowering and enriching. The adventure with Jesus called them to accountability, responsibility and availability for a higher calling and purpose to themselves and to those around them. They knew it well . . . that the Lord has the best and most well-equipped vehicle on the road.

 
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