Start of the Christian Church Year
[ by Charles Cameron — the chief benefit of observing a liturgical calendar is found in the subtle modulations in rhythm across the year it affords the observant faithful ]
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In terms of the Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran Churches — but not yet, I think, the Orthodox — this is the first Sunday in the season of Advent, a period of expectation of the coming of the Christ Child, and of his Second Coming at the end of days, and marks the start of the liturgical Year in their calendars.
Here’s JS Bach, bringing us a Cantata for the First Sunday in Advent, and thus a fitting opening to the season:
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Zenpundit wishes its Christian readers a Happy New Year!
