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Is Advent a time of praying?
We should always be praying. Advent is more focused o the theme of awaiting the Messiah. We remember the coming of Christ in the past (Preparing for the celebration of Christmas), and also prepare for the coming of Christ at the Final Judgement.
Why do people fast during Advent?
Fasting is not required during Advent.
What do the church do at advent for the birth of Jesus?
celebrate his birth by praying, singing and other activites...
What do people eat during Advent?
They can and do eat whatever they wish to eat during Advent.
What part of the Mass is omitted during Advent on Sundays?
The Gloria is not said at Mass during Advent and Lent.
Why do you sing Christmas hymns during advent?
because hyms hymns are prayers, and you pray a lot during advent.
What is lit at advent?
The Roman Catholic church has a tradition of lighting Advent Candles during the four weeks of Advent.
What is remembered during the festival of advent?
Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
How can you practice hospitality during Advent?
The primary thing that you have to do during Advent is to prepare for Christmas, you do this through confession, Mass, and prayer.
Is the alleluia sung or said during Advent?
In the Traditional Roman Rite the Alleluia is used on Sundays of Advent along with the Gradual, but if the Mass from the Sunday is used during the week the Alleluia is omitted. It is not omitted during Advent in the Divine Office.
Who is the Advent Saint?
I am not sure what you mean by Advent Saint. There are hundreds of saints who have a feast day during Advent, including St. Nicholas of Myra. However, if any saint would be named as the Advent Saint it would be St. John the Baptist as the Gospels during Advent speak of him preparing the way for the Lord.
Why is the feast of Saint Nicholas in Advent?
There are hundreds of saints who have feast days during Advent. It is just a coincidence.
