About the Calendar
Church Year
Introduction
The church calendar, in the Western Tradition, is broken into up into different times, each with their seasons and major/minor festivals. Understanding that there are minor variations among
The Colors of Advent
Introduction
Advent is the beginning of the church year. The beginning of the never ending cycle of God’s self-revelation and our response. Its colors are purple or blue; and while there is much history behind
A Brief Introduction to Liturgical Logic
Calendar Use
These devotions have been structured according a liturgical theology and logic. The word liturgy seems to be associated with many things and becomes ambiguous. Let it here refer to more than just
Liturgical Rubrics
Calendar Use
A rubric is simple a way of sectioning off a service/devotional into parts with suggestions of what to do and when to do them. Four important ones need to be explained here.
The first is the use of
Advent Wreath
Calendar Use
The use of and Advent Wreath is an old custom. A traditional wreath is made up of evergreens, is circular and incorporates four candles, three purple and one pink. Modern “wreaths” can be as
Daily devotional practices are wide and varied, and at the end of the day, quite personal. Advent08 is designed to be used as it best fits. It is not a replacement for church, nor is it wise to see it that way. That said, it is a way to help prepare for the coming of Jesus to live among us. What will follow are some technical notes on the contents of the daily devotions themselves, as well as, some suggestions on how to get the most out of this tool and how to make the most out of this preparatory season.
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