Advent

How is John the Baptist Elijah?

The Prophet Malachi foretold that Elijah, the great prophet who did not die, would come again before the “Day of the Lord” appeared: “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to Read more…

By Jared Staudt, 11 monthsDecember 17, 2023 ago

Advent

The Difference between Advent and Lent

On the surface, Advent and Lent are liturgical seasons expressed by the color violet, which prepare for a major feast. It is common to hear one explanation of the difference, that only Lent (and not Advent) is a penitential season, although Advent clearly arose as a kind of pre-Christmas Lent, Read more…

By Jared Staudt, 2 yearsDecember 12, 2022 ago