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What do you say on the first Sunday of Advent?

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What do you say on the first Sunday of Advent?

In the Gospel for this first Sunday of Advent, Jesus warns his disciples at the beginning of the passage, “Be Watchful! Be alert!” and again at the end: “What I say to you, I say to all: “Watch!”

What is the first Sunday of Advent candle?

The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes hope. It is sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

What is the first week of Advent about?

Hope is a central theme to the season of Advent and apparent throughout the next four weeks. It is a foundation for our belief that Jesus is coming into our hearts and the world. This first week prepares us to be people of hope and believe that darkness will not prevail, but the light of the world will overcome it.

Why is the first Sunday of Advent important?

The First Sunday of Advent is considered the most important of the four Advent Sundays because it is when the preparations for Christmas and the Advent of Jesus Christ begin. This is the day when people start looking forward to the Second Coming of Christ.

What should you read in the first week of Advent?

On the First Sunday of Advent, we read the beginning of the book of Isaiah, where the prophet speaks in the voice of God and calls the people of Israel to repentance, to prepare them for the coming of His Son.

What do you do on the first day of Advent?

What to do: Set aside 10 minutes every night with your family. Light one candle the first week, two candles the second, and so on; a devotional will guide you through the process. Each evening, light the right candles, read the devotion, read the scripture, and pray.

What are the liturgical readings for the Sundays of Advent?

First Sunday of Advent

  • Reading 1. IS 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7. You, LORD, are our father, our redeemer you are named forever.
  • Responsorial Psalm. PS 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19. R.
  • Reading II. 1 COR 1:3-9. Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
  • Alleluia. PS 85:8. R.
  • Gospel. MK 13:33-37. Jesus said to his disciples:

What do the 4 candles in Advent represent?

It is the first season of the Christian church year. On each of the four Sundays preceding Christmas, an Advent candle is lit. The 4 candles of Advent names are hope, love, joy, and peace, representing the virtues Jesus brought us.

What do the four Sundays of Advent represent?

The four Sundays preceding Christmas, which is when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, are recognized for four virtues. The candles on the Advent wreath symbolize hope, love, joy and peace. The candles are lit in that order, beginning today.