Monday, November 16, 2009


ADVENT
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shone. You have made their gladness greater, you have made their joy in crease;”(ISAIAH 9:1)
I understand the significance of the pre-Easter lent, but why do we keep a lenten season for Christmas, since it’s such a joyous occasion?” The woman who made the comment spoke sincerely and her reasoning was correct. What she misunderstood was the purpose of lenten fasting and spiritual preparation. READ MORE