Most Catholics think Advent is only about preparing for Christmas, but the Church teaches something far deeper. Advent has a hidden meaning rooted in the two Comings of Christ: His birth in Bethlehem and His return in glory at the end of time.
This episode with Fr. Cristino explains the forgotten meaning of Advent and why the Church begins this season with readings about judgment, vigilance, and the end of the world.

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What This Episode Covers

• The meaning of the word Adventus and why Advent focuses on two Comings of Christ
• Why Advent is a penitential season and not just a countdown to Christmas
• Why the Church begins Advent with Gospels about the Second Coming and the Last Things
• How the liturgical colors purple and rose express the theology of Advent
• Why Advent marks the beginning of the Catholic liturgical year
• Simple and practical ways to pray and prepare spiritually during Advent

Why This Teaching Matters

• Many Catholics have never been taught why Advent begins with themes of judgment and Christ’s return
• Advent has always been a season of repentance, watchfulness, and preparation
• Recovering this understanding restores Advent to its original purpose

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