The first Sunday in Advent is the first day of The Church's Year, and the beginning of the holy season of Advent. The Church commences on this day to contemplate the coming of the Redeemer, and with the prophets to long for Him; during the entire season of Advent she unites her prayers with their sighs, in order to awaken in her children also the desire for the grace of the Redeemer; above all to move them to true penance for their sins, because these are the greatest obstacles in the path of that gracious Advent.

We published sermon by Father John Jenkins.

Sermon by Father John Jenkins (section: Sermons & Lectures)

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