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Updated Aug 26, 2024. The first Sunday of Advent in 2024 will be Sunday, December 1st. After a tumultuous year, there is comfort to be found when we pause to read, pray, and reflect over the ...
Nov 3, 2023 · 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD—. 3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.
Oct 16, 2020 · December 24. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Aug 21, 2024 · The first Sunday of Advent (Advent I) sets the tone for the season by looking forward to the second coming of Jesus Christ. Through the Scripture passages read and the spiritual practices of lighting the wreath candle, Christians are called to re-orient themselves to a mindset of watching and waiting for Christ’s return, while at the same time evaluating their lives on the basis of Christ ...
Nov 9, 2023 · Advent Readings for Each Week of Advent 2023. Advent readings help us to bring our attention and reverence to the Bible story of Jesus' Nativity and the true meaning of the Christmas season. Today, the season of Advent lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Advent begins on Sunday that falls between November 27th and December 3rd each ...
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”.
Dec 14, 2023 · 16 Bible Verses About Joy and Happiness for a Joyful Heart. Life can get hard at times, but don't allow sorrow to steal your joy. You can still live a joyful life, the devil may try to stop you, but your joy and happiness come from the Lord. So here are fifteen uplifting Bible verses about joy and happiness to help you rejoice amidst life's storms.
