Wednesday, December 09, 2009

12/11 - "Advent and How Jesus Showed He was the Son of God"

Dear Friends and Families,

Do you noticed that the color in churches already changed to purple and the candles are lighted, but not completely? Do you know Advent is already here? What does that mean to us?

This Friday, Fr. Marvin is going to let us understand "Advent and How Jesus Showed He was the Son of God". Please join us and study with Fr. Marvin about Advent. Let's be prepared for our Holy Christmas.

Advent

  • 將臨期 - 是歡慶耶穌聖誕前的準備期與等待期,亦可算是教會的新年。
    • 拉丁文Adventus意指即將到來,意義上除了古代希伯來人等待彌賽亞(救主)到來之外.
    • 另也包括基督徒等待耶穌的再次降臨。
  • 將臨期起自聖誕節前四週,由最接近11月30日之主日算起直到聖誕節。
    • 西方基督教教會曆一年始於將臨期的第一主日(東正教教會曆一年則始於9月1日。)
  • 將臨期的節慶,主要為羅馬天主教、聖公宗和信義宗所緊守。
    • 整個將臨期一般採用的禮儀顏色是紫色或藍色。
    • 但降臨第三主日,俗稱「喜樂主日」,可用粉紅色。
    • 教會都會在將臨期放一個花環,裡面有三枝紫色的蠟燭、一枝粉紅色的蠟燭以及一枝白蠟燭,叫作將臨花環,每一主日燃點一枝蠟燭。

Thursday, December 03, 2009

12/4 Genesis 10

Dear Friends and Families,

On this Friday, we are going to discuss Genesis 10 and 11. Vincent will lead for the discussion. Please see your meeting time and location details on the left box.

See you all on Friday and God Bless you always.