Advent and Christmas Explained (in under 7 minutes)

What do you think about a breakdown of Advent and Christmas in under seven minutes?

Advent is one of the shortest seasons of the Catholic year, but there is a lot of symbolism and theology packed into those 4 weeks (or less!). The energetic Fr. Dempsey Rosales-Acosta, tenured Theology professor at the University of St. Thomas – Houston and Director of the Center Semillero for Hispanic/Latino Theology, gives a rich and quick deep dive into the season. Watch and get ready for Christmas in just a few minutes.

Fr. Dempsey emphasizes that the Scripture readings chosen to be read each Sunday at Mass can help us understand the important elements of Advent and Christmas. He reminds us of our Advent journey, how the readings progress through each week to help us investigate our own hearts and minds and understand ourselves in light of Christ.

Fr. Dempsey explains that Advent is all about waiting in joyful hope and preparing ourselves for the coming of our Savior. And as we move into the Christmas season, Fr. Dempsey encourages us to rejoice and clear a space in our hearts for the Lord to stay.

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