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São Paulo-Itaim.Paróquia São Gabriel Arcanjo.ADVENTO (Advent).
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São Paulo
Itaim
Paróquia São Gabriel Arcanjo
Archangel St.Gabriel Parish.
Brasil
Brazil
Many churches display wreaths during Advent, with one candle representing each of the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
Candles symbolize the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son. The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent, which themselves symbolize the four centuries of waiting between the prophet Malachi and the birth of Christ.
The colors of the candles vary with different traditions, but there are usually three purple or blue candles, corresponding to the sanctuary colors of Advent, and one pink or rose candle. One of the purple candles is lighted the first Sunday of Advent, a Scripture is read, a short devotional or reading is given, and a prayer offered. On subsequent Sundays, previous candles are relighted with an additional one lighted. The pink candle is usually lighted on the third Sunday of Advent. However, different churches or traditions light the pink candle on different Sundays depending on the symbolism used (see above on Colors of Advent). In Churches that use a Service of the Nativity, it is often lighted on the fourth Sunday of Advent, the final Sunday before Christmas.
The light of the candles itself becomes an important symbol of the season. The light reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world that comes into the darkness of our lives to bring newness, life, and hope. It also reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world as we reflect the light of God's grace to others (Isa 42:6).. The flame of each new candle reminds the worshippers that something is happening, and that more is yet to come. Finally, the light that has come into the world is plainly visible as the Christ candle is lighted at Christmas, and worshippers rejoice over the fact that the promise of long ago has been realized.
The first candle is traditionally the candle of Expectation or Hope or in some traditions, Prophecy. This draws attention to the anticipation of the coming of a Messiah that weaves its way like a golden thread through Old Testament history. As God’s people were abused by power hungry kings, led astray by self-centered prophets, and lulled into apathy by half-hearted religious leaders, there arose a longing among some for God to raise up a new king who could show them how to be God’s people. They yearned for a return of God’s dynamic presence in their midst.
And so, God revealed to some of the prophets that indeed He would not leave His people without a true Shepherd. While they expected a new earthly king, their expectations fell far short of God’s revelation of Himself in Christ. And yet, the world is not yet fully redeemed. So, we again with expectation, with hope, await God’s new work in history, the second Advent, in which He will again reveal Himself to the world. And we understand in a profound sense that the best, the highest of our expectations will fall far short of what our Lord’s Second Advent will reveal!
The remaining three candles of Advent may be associated with different aspects of the Advent story in different churches, or even in different years. Usually they are organized around characters or themes as a way to unfold the story and direct attention to the celebrations and worship in the season. So, the sequence for the remaining three Sundays might be Bethlehem, Shepherds, Angels. Or Love, Joy, Peace. Or John the Baptist, Mary, the Magi. Or the Annunciation, Proclamation, Fulfillment. Whatever sequence is used, the Scripture readings, prayers, lighting of the candles, the participation of worshipers in the service, all are geared to telling the story of redemption through God’s grace in the Incarnation.
The third candle, usually for the Third Sunday of Advent, is traditionally Pink or Rose, and symbolizes Joy at the soon Advent of the Christ. It marks a shift from the more solemn tone of the first two Sundays of Advent that focus on Preparation and Hope, to a more joyous atmosphere of anticipation and expectancy. Sometimes the colors of the sanctuary and vestments are also changed to Rose for this Sunday. As noted above, in some churches the pink Advent candle is used on the fourth Sunday to mark the joy at the impending Nativity of Jesus.
The center candle is white and is called the Christ Candle. It is traditionally lighted on Christmas Eve or Day. However, since many Protestant churches do not have services on those days, many light it on the Sunday preceding Christmas, with all five candles continuing to be lighted in services through Epiphany (Jan 6). The central location of the Christ Candle reminds us that the incarnation is the heart of the season, giving light to the world.
From: www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html
AS QUATRO VELAS
AS QUATRO VELAS: Simbolizam, cada uma delas, uma das quatro semanas do Advento. No inicio, vemos nossa coroa sem luz e sem brilho. Nos recorda a experiência de escuridão do pecado. A medida em que se vai aproximando o Natal, vamos ao passo das semanas do Advento, acendendo uma a uma as quatro velas representando assim a chegada, em meio de nós, do Senhor Jesus, luz do mundo, quem dissipa toda escuridão, trazendo aos nossos corações a reconciliação tão esperada. A primeira vela lembra o perdão concedido a Adão e Eva. A segunda simboliza a fé de Abraão e dos outros Patriarcas, a quem foi anunciada a Terra Prometida. A terceira lembra a alegria do rei David que recebeu de Deus a promessa de uma aliança eterna. A quarta recorda os Profetas que anunciaram a chegada do Salvador.
FONTE:http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advento
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Bem Aventurado GUERIC D' IGNY (cerca 1080-1157), Abade Cisterciense
“João deu testemunho da verdade…; ele era a lâmpada que ardia e brilhava” (Jo 5,35)
Esta lâmpada destinada a iluminar o mundo traz-me uma alegre notícia, porque é graças a ela que eu reconheço a verdadeira Luz que brilha nas trevas, mas que as trevas não receberam (Jo 1,5)… Podemos admirar-te, João, tu, o maior de todos os santos; mas imitar a tua santidade, isso é-nos impossivel. Dado que tu apressas em preparar um povo perfeito para o Senhor com os publicanos e os pecadores, é urgente que lhes fales de modo a trazê-los pelo testemunho da tua vida. Propões-lhes um modo de perfeição que não é senão a tua maneira de viver, mas adaptado à fraqueza das forças humanas.“Produzi, diz ele, dignos frutos de penitência” (Mt 3,8). Mas nós, irmãos, nós gloriamo-nos em falar melhor do que vivemos. João, ele, cuja vida é mais sublime do que os homens podem compreender, põe no entanto a sua linguagem ao serviço da sua inteligência: “Fazei, diz ele, dignos frutos de penitência!” “Falo-vos de maneira humana, em função da fraqueza da carne. Se não podeis ainda fazer o bem em plenitude, que ao menos se encontre em vós uma verdadeira aversão pelo que é mal. Se não podeis ainda produzir os frutos de uma justiça perfeita, que de momento a vossa perfeição consista em produzir dignos frutos de penitência”.
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