Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Arrival Of The Light Of The World: The Second Week Of Advent 2021


2012 Advent banner at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota




The word, "advent," comes from the Latin "adventus," meaning "arrival." In Christian theology refers to Christ coming into this world. November 28 marked two beginning, that of a church year as well as its first season, Advent. The four week journey through the season anticipates both the birth of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and his return at the Last Judgement.





Move two and a half centuries from the composition of Messiah and enjoy this beautiful but seldom heard Advent carol arranged by the magnificent British composer, John Rutter.














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