2012 Advent Recollection with
His Excellency, Most Rev. Bishop Teodoro J. Buhain Jr. D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
Arzobispado de Manila, Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila
1. Do not lose HOPE. ~ God answer all prayers, be patient.
2. Keep on TRUSTING. Have faith. ~ "Pistis" Greek word means faith meaning just believed and just follow God without asking.
The first Sunday of Advent
December 2, 2012. Catholics observed the first Sunday of Advent. It's like our own first New Years Day.
December 2, 2012. Catholics observed the first Sunday of Advent. It's like our own first New Years Day.
1. Looking back to our redemption.
2. Forward to the fulfillment of promise.
3. Looking forward what to give and what to received.
Assignment ~ For Personal Reflection:
1. What will you do this Advent to prepare for the coming of the Lord (to manifest, en-flesh the mind, the heart of Christ) in your family, in your place of work, in your neighborhood.
2. Do you think of Jesus second coming as too long for you or something to dream? Do you know why you feel as you do?
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| Most Rev. Bishop Teodoro J. Buhain Jr. D.D. and Sol |
Birth: August 4, 1937
Place of Birth: Bacoor, Cavite
Sacerdotal Ordination:
December 21, 1960 - Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City
Episcopal Ordination:
February 21, 1983 - Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila
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| Most Rev. Bishop Teodoro J. Buhain Jr. D.D. Father Don Our Parish Priest and Sol Albar |
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| San Isidro Labrador Church! |
What is Advent?
Advent is the four Sundays leading to Christmas time and is officially considered as the start of the Christmas Season. Advent is the season that begins the liturgical year. It consists of four Sundays starting with the Sunday closest to November 30th. The word advent is derived from the Latin adventus, which means "coming" or "arrival." In the societies of the Roman empire, the word adventus referred to the arrival of a person of dignity and great power, a king, emperor, or even one of the gods. For Christians, Advent is the time when the church patiently prepares for the coming of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ.
WHAT IS THE CHURCH'S FOCUS DURING ADVENT?
Advent is the first part of a larger liturgical season that includes Christmas and Epiphany and continues until the beginning of Lent. Even though Advent occurs in the month of December and is usually considered to be a prelude to Christmas, it is not simply about waiting for the birth of Christ. Advent is as much about preparing for Christ's return on Judgment Day. Indeed, the Advent season focuses on Christ's threefold coming, past, present, and future. First, we remember the Lord's humble first coming in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. Second, we give thanks for His present and continual coming to us through Word and Sacrament. Finally, we look forward with hope and longing to His second coming in glory to judge the living and the dead on the Last Day.
Advent is the first part of a larger liturgical season that includes Christmas and Epiphany and continues until the beginning of Lent. Even though Advent occurs in the month of December and is usually considered to be a prelude to Christmas, it is not simply about waiting for the birth of Christ. Advent is as much about preparing for Christ's return on Judgment Day. Indeed, the Advent season focuses on Christ's threefold coming, past, present, and future. First, we remember the Lord's humble first coming in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. Second, we give thanks for His present and continual coming to us through Word and Sacrament. Finally, we look forward with hope and longing to His second coming in glory to judge the living and the dead on the Last Day.
