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As Roman Catholics mark the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 5, Taytay Palawan Bishop Broderick S, Pabillo reminded the faithful “to prepare for the coming of the Savior.” (Photo by Daniel Seßler on Unsplash) “As we mark the Season of Advent, let us remember that we are not preparing for Christma
Happy New Year! The new Liturgical year 2021-2022 begins with the First Sunday of Advent on November 28, the second to longest possible Advent. The Advent season begins on the Sunday nearest to the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle on November 30, and always includes four Sundays. The earliest date Advent can begin is November 27, and the latest it can begin is December 3. If Christmas falls on a Sunday, that is the longest possible Advent of 28 days. Christmas on a Monday means the shortest
There are extreme views that every time some small thing happens somewhere, it's claimed to be a fulfillment of one Bible prophecy or another
Pardon this Hypocrisy In this column, we highlight the fact that all of us humans live the ephemeral mdash;a fact we all know.
Right now, many Christians are observing Advent, a time dedicated to reflection on the coming of Christ. âAdventâ derives from the Latin term âadventus,â which means âcomingâ or âarrival.â In practice, though, everyone knows that Advent is when you get ready for Christmas, and that means less prayerful reflection and more hunting for gifts. Of course, that makes this season the perfect time for a hearty invective against consumerism, something we could all afford to hear more often. The less obvious criticism, however, is that our Advents have gotten th...