The liturgical year begins with this season, which lasts from the first Sunday of Advent
("Advent Sunday") to sundown on the 24th of December.
The word "Advent" comes from the Latin "advenire" which means "arrival" and is our awaiting the arrival of
Christ's birth at Christ's Mass (Christmas) and His Second Coming.
Its mood is one of somber, penitential expectation.
This season lasts 22 - 28 calendar days.
Its color is violet.
Saturday December 8, 2012