On the Third Sunday of Advent, we as a church focus on our reasons for joy. The readings offer us multiple reasons to rejoice, all of which come down to two basic themes: God loves and saves us ...

It won’t matter, if we arrive with Advent hearts full of patience, hope, joy and communion. Tucson faith leaders, we would like to include your original sermon or scriptures of encouragement.

But the results will bring joy and peace for the converted as well as for all who benefit from the changes they bring about. Planning: Third Sunday of Advent By Lawrence Mick ...

The joyful aspect of Advent pulls us out of our sorrow. It teaches us that waiting can be a joyful, exciting time. The Church emphasizes the joy of Advent by naming one of the four Sundays ...

How can my family focus on Advent when the culture skips it altogether? Tom and Caroline McDonald Features December 8, 2012 I turned on the radio the day after Halloween and heard Christmas music.

A Reflection for the Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart… ...

December 17, 2023, Third Sunday of Advent: The readings for the third Sunday of Advent draw attention to the connection between belief and praise. Finding Joy in Justice | America Magazine Skip to ...

The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the cycle of seasons— Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Ordinary time. This year, 2024, Advent begins on De. 1 and ends Dec. 24.

The Advent Scriptures, for instance, recall Isaiah’s prophesy of a great future king and many, hearing those words, will also hear the triumphant rhythms of Handel “Unto us a child is born ...