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Between Advent 2 and 3 (Year B)
In Advent 3B, our attention stays on John the Baptist, but moves to the gospel of John. Here’s a bit of the context for us.
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Proclaiming the Beginning Again
Advent 2B is like a reboot of the franchise with a new show runner. And we’re the viewers coming in with our memories and ideas.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Messenger and path straightener
The work of John the Baptizer begins with proclaiming the Good News. But his purpose is to prepare the way for the Messiah to come.
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Between Advent 1 and 2 (Year B)
The turn from Advent 1 to 2 is the reset to the beginning from the end. An action that reminds us of more than the coming Christ child.
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Getting Apocalyptic
We begin Advent with an apocalyptic gospel—here’s why it is not only fitting, but important for us to deal with our own apocalyptic lives.
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Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B
We begin Advent with apocalyptic imagery, not to scare us straight as much as remind us that God’s promise is change.
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Advent—it begins with change
As we enter a season full of tradition and desire to remember practices from the past, we are reminded that the season is about change.