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also known as the Second Advent or the Parousia, is the belief that Jesus will return to earth. According to the Bible, before Christ ascended to heaven, he promised his disciples that he would ...

As of this past Sunday, liturgical churches have entered the Season of Advent. “Advent” means arrival or coming and the focus becomes the arrivals or comings of Jesus. One such coming is as a baby ...

You can also view cookie information and see your current consent settings. Beginnings matter; writers know that beginnings matter. St Mark knew that when he wrote, The beginning of the good news of ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle ... It symbolises the birth of Christ and the change in the colour of the season.

It is also a time of preparation when Christians think about the second coming of Christ and what they need to do to be ready for his return. For Christians, Advent is not just a time of ...

the true meaning of Advent is found when we reflect upon the first Advent (or coming) of Christ, and prepare for the second Advent of Christ (when He returns). It’s a time of hope and faith ...

To balance the remembrance and anticipation experience during the holiday, the first two Sundays in Advent (through Dec. 8) look forward to Christ’s second coming, while the last two Sundays (Dec.