Yesterday marked the beginning of Advent - the season where we intentionally, prayerfully, deliberately prepare our hearts and our lives for the coming of the Christ child.
Advent has been around for quite some time and is a beautiful rhythm to enter into. It's a season of reflection, contemplation, preparation and anticipation of the coming of hope. If you've never done it before, you should join many of us who are participating in these readings together. For more information check out this Wikipedia entry.
Here are some Advent readings for the season. Let me encourage you to read them with friends, family, roommates, children and/or your spouse. This rhythm doesn't take long, but it does help us engage our hearts and souls with the hope of Christmas. (I'll post the readings for the week on the following four Monday mornings).
Tuesday 12/2: John 18:36-37
Wednesday 12/3: Psalm 24:7-10
Thursday 12/4: Luke 4:10-19
Friday 12/5: Isaiah 62:10-12
Saturday 12/6: Psalm 62:5-8
Is there an official list of readings somewhere? I've seen different readings several places. Just out of curiosity, where did you find yours?
Posted by: anna | December 01, 2008 at 10:45 PM
I had this on file from a few years ago when we received this list of readings while doing some research. There are several Advent reading tracks you can take.
I believe you can find out more at www.lectionary.org or do a google search for Advent readings.
Posted by: J.R. Briggs | December 01, 2008 at 10:51 PM