The first purple candle "the Candle of Hope"
is lit on the 1st Sunday of Advent.
is lit on the 1st Sunday of Advent.
It is called the prophecy candle and remind us that Jesus' coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born.
The candle's purple color represents Christ's royalty
as the Kings of Kings.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
'Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake!...
You do not know when the Master of the house is coming.'"
Mark. 13:33 First Sunday of Advent
as the Kings of Kings.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
'Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake!...
You do not know when the Master of the house is coming.'"
Mark. 13:33 First Sunday of Advent
And
amid the flurry of Christmas preparations, we look for practical ways
to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.
Ignatian contemplation and reflective prayer encourage us in the season of Advent. Below we highlight Advent resources in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality.
- See more at: http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpuf
Ignatian contemplation and reflective prayer encourage us in the season of Advent. Below we highlight Advent resources in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality.
- See more at: http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpuf
Amid the buzz and flurry of Christmas preparations, I look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in my everyday life and I found this webpage called :"Arts and Faith advent", where I can combine Art and Holiness...
amid
the flurry of Christmas preparations, we look for practical ways to
observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives. - See more at:
http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpuf
{The following video is a commentary about a work of Art inspired by the Sunday scriptures of advent, it is a look at this "season of preparation" through the lens of Sacred Art}
Enjoy!
Artist: William Holman Hunt (English)
Painting: "The Light of the World", 1851
Artist: William Holman Hunt (English)
Painting: "The Light of the World", 1851
a
video commentary about a work of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures
of Advent. Use these videos to take a new look at this season of
preparation through the lens of sacred art. - See more at:
http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpuf
And
amid the flurry of Christmas preparations, we look for practical ways
to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.
Ignatian contemplation and reflective prayer encourage us in the season of Advent. Below we highlight Advent resources in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality.
- See more at: http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpu
Ignatian contemplation and reflective prayer encourage us in the season of Advent. Below we highlight Advent resources in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality.
- See more at: http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/#sthash.8CkAKDXQ.dpu
Beautiful as always xx
ReplyDeleteYou make a beautifull card with the color of Advent ! Hugs !
ReplyDeleteStunning card my friend. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeletevery beautiful, i enjoyed reading about advent too! :)
ReplyDeleteElle est magnifique ta carte
ReplyDeleteJ'aime beaucoup tes perles en forme de gouttes
Bonne fin de dimanche
très jolie carte de l'Avent!
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What a gorgeous card, Bibliana! Love the colours and the gorgeous die cuts! I enjoyed the scripture as well - one of my favourites. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteEileen Lucas said....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Bibiana. Also enjoyed your added details. Couldnt hear the video.
Hello Eileen; make sure to turn off the mute button below the image and turn on the volume on your computer..hope this helps
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j'adore j'adore cette carte elle est trop belle bravo A+ bises
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and thank you for sharing the details about the advent candle and directing our focus.
ReplyDeletesuperbe et merci pour la leçon de religion, bisous
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - beautifully done for such a special season.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Très belle carte Bibiana, bravo. Bises.
ReplyDeleteTrès jolie carte.
ReplyDeleteBonne et belle journée.
Bises.
Chantal
The candle card is a stunning creation and so suitable for the beginning of this Special Season. The embossed background blends in beautifully. Barbara x
ReplyDeleteSoo beautiful work on this one here as always hun. I always love to see your gorgeous work, and this is no different, sooo beautiful and elegant as usual. A beautiful start of the most amazing time of the year.
ReplyDeleteElle est très jolie ta carte Bibiana!
ReplyDeleteBisous
c est une vrai merveille ta carte pleine d espoir
ReplyDeletebravo j adore
gros bizou a bientot
Beautiful card to start off the advent season!!
ReplyDeleteUne superbe carte Bibiana ! Bisous
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love the advent candle. Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteI love this Advent card! The candle and the way you've used it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Advent season my friend!
Hugs,
Antonella :-)
très belle carte! bises
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