クリスマスに向けて心を整える：アドベントのデボーションガイド

What is Advent and why is it important for Christians? Advent, is a season of joyful expectation and spiritual preparation that marks the beginning of the liturgical year for many Christian traditions. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin “adventus,” meaning “coming” or “arrival.” This sacred time invites us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ – both commemorating his birth in Bethlehem and anticipating his return in glory. Historically, Advent developed in the Western Church…