DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy amid Lent's fasting and penance. The fourth and last week brings us to remember 'the Angel's Candle,' the love and adoration of the infant Jesus on the glorious day of His birth.

What is Advent? As Christians, Advent is a special time to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We Christians know that Jesus will return. We prepare for that glorious day. During Advent, many churches offer special Advent devotionals for reading and reflection each day. Advent is a season many Christian churches observe in preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas). As our source says, the word 'Advent' itself comes from the Latin word 'adventus,' which means 'coming' or 'arrival.'