Assertion: advent | /r/HasProperty | time
Facets:
value: originally
type: MANNER
value: historically
type: TEMPORAL
value: generally
type: DEGREE
value: no matter
type: OTHER
value: for prayer
type: PURPOSE
value: traditionally
type: OTHER
value: for reflection
type: PURPOSE
value: regardless of specific advent traditions
type: OTHER
value: for most believers
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: In 35 years of pastoral ministry, Blume found Advent was "a time to keep the focus on Jesus daily in the middle of a season that keeps drawing our attention to material items.
text: Advent is the time when Christians remember that Jesus came into the world in Palestine 2000 years ago and that Jesus also promised one day to return in all His glory.
text: Advent can be a time to touch those in need, not only so that we might share God’s love with them, but also so that our yearning for the kingdom might be renewed within us.
text: Advent is originally a time to reflect and prepare for Christmas similarly to how Lent is in preparation for Easter.
text: Advent was probably started in the fourth century and was a time when Christians readied themselves for baptism.
text: But as we reflect and prepare for celebrating the first coming of Jesus, Advent is also a time to also prepare for Jesus’ second and imminent coming!
text: Advent can be a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas and for the day when Jesus will come again.
text: Advent is originally a time to reflect and prepare for Christmas similarly to how Lent is in preparation for Easter.
text: It is a time to look inward.
text: It is a time to get ready and to see how ready we really are.
text: Advent is a time we celebrate Christ’s light in the midst of darkness.
text: Advent is originally a time to reflect and prepare for Christmas similarly to how Lent is in preparation for Easter.
text: Advent is originally a time to reflect and prepare for Christmas similarly to how Lent is in preparation for Easter.
text: Advent is also a time for worshipers to anticipate his return at the Second Coming of Christ.
text: Generally, Advent is a time when many people are very busy in preparation for Christmas Day, cleaning and decorating, buying food and gifts, writing cards and letters, and cooking the Christmas feast.
text: Historically, advent is a time when Christians reflect and prepare to celebrate the original meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Christ on Christmas day.
text: Furthermore, Advent is a time to focus on His present coming to us in the Word and Sacraments.
text: This is important during the leadup to Christmas because Advent is also a time to anticipate the second coming of Jesus.
text: Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness.
text: For most believers who observe it, Advent is a time of reflecting on Jesus' first coming and preparing for His second coming.
text: Regardless of specific Advent traditions and differences in how it is celebrated across cultures and countries, Advent is a time for all believers and families to commemorate the arrival of the Messiah, prepare for his second coming, and celebrate the joy of Christmas together.
text: Advent, then, is a time for us to repent and believe.
text: Advent is a time to prepare for Jesus coming to us, into our lives...
text: Since Advent is a time to stir-up our faith in the Lord, the wreath and its prayers provide us a way to augment this special preparation for Christmas.
text: Generally, Advent is a time when many people are very busy in preparation for Christmas Day, cleaning and decorating, buying food and gifts, writing cards and letters, and cooking the Christmas feast.
text: Advent is a time to celebrate the coming of the King and to spend time reflecting on the implications of that for humanity: mostly, this centers around the forgiveness of God, God’s compassion, God’s love, etc.
text: Advent is a time when we remember this spirit of waiting for the Savior to come.
text: Advent is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.
text: Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness.
text: Advent has historically been a time for reflection and prayer.
text: Advent is also a time for preparing for Christ's second coming, even as we remember and celebrate his first coming at Christmas.
text: Advent, then, is a time for us to repent and believe.
text: Traditionally, Advent was a time when would take part in penitential practices such as fasting and abstinence, just as is done during Lent.
text: Advent is a time to recommit to our faith and to our God – no matter the color!
text: Advent is the time when we focus on Christ coming to the world.
text: Advent is the time to make ready for Christ to live with us.
text: Advent is the time when eternity approaches earth.
text: Advent is the time when Christians remember that Jesus came into the world in Palestine 2000 years ago and that Jesus also promised one day to return in all His glory.