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Hello all

Thinking of those who work outside during this really cold and frosty weather.

Loving the Advent Calendar Cynthia. Thank you.

Sending hugs to anyone who needs one now.

Good morning :-)


-5 degrees - brrrrrrrrrrrr

Our Advent calendar for today:

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent calendar :

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent calendar


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thank you Vera, I'm glad you're enjoying the calendar and yes, it's bitter cold at the moment. There's a certain magic in frost patterns. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm. <3

Today's Advent calendar


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

I am loving this year’s Advent calendar. It’s both informative and entertaining.

Gosh, it’s cold. Brrr.... but the cold brings loveliness with it. I went outside to de-ice the bird bath a while ago and the frost on the plants and the bare branches of the trees looked amazing. I was particularly enthralled by spider’s webs on the fence. I stood looking at them for a short while till I realised my hands were going numb. They were better than any Christmas decorations. It’s a beautiful world we live in :-)

Good morning :-)

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

Our Advent calendar for today :

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

We have snow. We don't want snow. Go away snow. Please. :-(

Today's Advent calendar

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

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My word, it's cold out there!

Our Advent calendar for today :


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Here is today's Advent calendar - stay warm. <3

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Cx :-)

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Here is today's Advent calendar.

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26


Cx :-)

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Here is today's Advent calendar......... :-D


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

Our Advent calendar for today :

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

Cx :-)

Hello all

Cynthia, I'm joining Vera in thanking you for posting the Advent Calendar again.... I've just caught up.

Vera, the eye injection doesn't sound pleasant, but I hope that this procedure will help you just now.

Last Sunday we had the Associate Archdeacon come along to lead our Holy Communion service during our period of interregnum. Our small elderly congregation made Fr Steve feel welcomed.

Sending gentle hugs to those who are struggling x

Good morning :-)

Poor Vera, not a pleasant thing to undertake but, no doubt, necessary. Hope it helps. <3

Today's online Advent calendar - quite apt for this site actually :-D



https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26

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I didn't come online yesterday. I had to have an injection in my eye and couldn't see well, but I was pleased to come on the board just now and see the advent calendar back. You are so good to do it every year Cynthia and I do enjoy looking at it each day..

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Did I miss yesterday? Apologies! :-)


The Advent calendar for this year - we are now on day 2 :-D


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=tcwb26pctz0sihmm7nf1faj7uiuqvc26


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“Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks so common and so ordinary yet is wondrously present.
“An old abbot was fond of saying, ‘The devil is always the most active on the highest feast days.’

“The supreme trick of Old Scratch is to have us so busy decorating, preparing food, practising music and cleaning in preparation for the feast of Christmas that we actually miss the coming of Christ. Hurt feelings, anger, impatience, injured egos—the list of clouds that busyness creates to blind us to the birth can be long, but it is familiar to us all.” Edward Hays, A Pilgrim’s Almanac

Cx :-)

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During Advent, the theme of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love loom large but, there is another theme too…… Patriarchs, Prophets, John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary.

PATRIARCHS
A patriarch is. the male head of a family or tribal line. a person regarded as the father or founder of an order. In the bible, Abraham, his son Isaac and Isaac’s son Jacob are named as patriarchs.

On Sunday, the first candle was lit, not only for hope but to remember Abraham and Sarah and all the faithful people of long ago. These people listened to God and trusted God. They went on a journey to obey God. We are also on a journey of faith, to know God better.

Lord Jesus Christ, light of the world, be with us on our journey through Advent, that we may know you better.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Advent is a season of preparation for the celebration of Jesus' birth at Christmas. God's prophecies in the Old Testament prepared the way for His promise.

During December, Christians take part in advent as a way to celebrate the promise of the Saviour, Jesus Christ both at birth and looking forward to His return. It is a season where we are advised to ‘be prepared’.

Cx :-)