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The usual liturgical color for Advent is purple (similar to Lent) to remind us that this is a penitential season.  It is particularly an appropriate time for special prayers and fasting to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ into the world at Christmas.

And it’s not solely a remembrance or anniversary of when Christ was born, but a participation in an actual and ongoing event.  It is a time to spiritually clear out our “stable” – or make room at our inn – to allow Jesus to be born anew in our hearts.  This is something we do continually as Christians, but it is a special focus during Advent. [Keep Reading]

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