The Book of Obadiah has been placed right after Joel and Amos to expand upon the very promises   
about the hope of God's Kingdom over all the nations.   
 
 

                    {A} Daylily Power Made Perfect   
                    {B} A daylily with the color of icy lavender plus ivory white edge   
                    {C} Isaiah Chapter 40 Verse 10   
                          Here is Lord Yahweh coming with power, his arm maintains his authority, his reward is with him   
                            and his prize precedes him.   
 
                         

The Immaculate Conception is one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church.   
 
Mary had been solemnly declared to be the mother of God at the Council of Ephesus in 431.

When did Advent begin in the 5th century?

I very much appreciate your encouragement.   I'm slow responding because I hate to see my name on the board too many times.

eschator83, The more your name is on the board indicates you are participating.

What is not sung or recited during Sunday Mass in Advent?         
 
 

Philippians Chapter 4 Verses 4-5   
Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, Rejoice.     
Let your gentleness bde known to everyone. The Lord is near.   
 
 

Both Malachi Chapter 3 and Zephaniah Chapter 3 are promises of restoration in the midst of and in reaction to judgment.

                       {A} Narcissus Advent   
                       {B} An all yellow trumpet daffodil   
                       {C} Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity.   
 
                         

King Louis VII of France declared his intention of mounting a crusade on Christmas Day 1145 at Bourges.

With Saints Peter, James, and John, Andrew asked Jesus on the Mount of Olives for signs of the earth's end.

Saint Wilfrid built a monastery at Hexham.

Selby Abbey remained a "Mitred Abbey" until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Longinus openly glorified God before his demeaning comrades with a profound declaration of belief.

                          {A} Daylily Little Flock     
                          {B} A daylily which is orange melon in color   
                          {C} Ezekiel Chapter 34 Verse 11   
                                For the Lord Yahweh says this: Look, I myself shall take care of my flock and look after it.   
 
                           

Nor were all Christmas gifts presented in a box with a bow. Titles and honours were sometimes given.