The Advent for X’mas

Prior to Christmas is a fasting period to Orthodox Churches across the world, that many call Advent. Advent means “coming.” It is the period of waiting for the coming of the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Christ. Indian Orthodox Church as a community enters today to its 25 days fast to bring forth Christ into their heart .

For most of its members, they are anxious to get to the feast — they want the days to rush by. The preparation usually consists of shopping and decorating. Faithful are encouraged to discipline themselves through self-control and patience and to read the Scriptures, specifically the prophecies that speak of the coming of the Messiah, in this lent period by the Church.

Faithful are to turn their focus to a Godly way of life that calls for sacrificing and almsgiving. Let everyone think of charity and the giving of his time, talents, and resources to others that may be in need. There is no better way to imitate Christ than to be loving and charitable towards others.

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