The lost season of Advent - its history and traditions

The season of Advent precedes Christmas, and unlike popular opinion, it is more than just calendars with chocolates. The season of Advent is an ancient tradition from the Catholic Church. Historically, Catholics have observed Advent as a season of preparation for the coming of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Over time, the tradition has been lost and replaced with the secular observance of an overwhelming and unfulfilling Christmas season.

How did the season of Advent start within the Catholic Church? What did it look like to prepare for Our Lord Jesus Christ? How do we prepare for Jesus Christ to come into our hearts in the modern world? There are many traditions that can be welcomed back into our lives so we may prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus Christ into the manger and into our hearts.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:15 What is Advent?
00:42 The ancient history of Advent
02:10 What was the fasting like?
03:20 Does anyone still observe the fast of Advent?
04:08 What is the point of fasting?
05:38 What if I am unable to fast for health reasons?
06:53 Is it worth it participate in the secular celebrations?
09:03 Six different Advent traditions
14:50 Conclusion

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“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Luke 11:9-10

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