Author Topic: Advent 2021 (Read 2020 times)

Viva Cristo Rey · « **on:** November 20, 2021, 05:35:07 PM »

Advent 2021 starting Sunday, November 28, 2021. What are your plans and traditions to make this a holy advent?

Last Tradhican · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2021, 05:45:35 PM »

Advent fasting.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2021, 07:28:15 PM »

How to fast during Advent
JESUS,CAVE,FASTING

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Philip Kosloski - published on 11/29/18

There is a rich tradition of fasting during this festive season.
In secular society, the Christmas season begins around Thanksgiving time and ends after Christmas Day. This often entails weeks of feasting on delicious treats at every meal.
For most of Christian history, however, the period of time before Christmas was seen as a period of fasting.

Eastern tradition of fasting
Beginning in the 8th century, Eastern Christians doubled-down on their preparations for Christmas. They firmly believed in the ancient maxim, “fast before you feast,” and followed Christ’s example of fasting for 40 days in the desert before he began his public ministry. To properly prepare for the glorious celebration of Christmas on December 25, they fasted for 40 days, beginning November 15 and ending on Christmas Eve. Unlike the current observation of Lent in the West (in which Sundays are exempted from fasting) the Eastern fast includes Sundays. It is also called “Philip’s Fast” as it begins after the feast of St. Philip the Apostle in the Byzantine calendar.
The fast is quite rigorous and consists of two primary periods. According to one of the Orthodox churches, “The first period is November 15 through December 19, when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil) is observed. There is dispensation given for wine and oil on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Similarly, fish, wine, and oil are permitted on Saturdays and Sundays.

The second period is December 20 through 24, when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil) is observed. There is dispensation given for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday during this period.” As a note, the rules of fasting tend to differ according to each particular church.
Latin tradition of fasting

In the Western (Latin) Catholic Church, there was a separate fasting tradition during a time called “Advent Embertide,” which corresponds to the tradition of “Ember Days.” This was a liturgical custom that revolved around the changing of the four seasons and consisted of 3 days set apart for fasting and prayer.
There were also specific regulations for fasting on these three days and special Masses were said. For these reasons it was known as a “mini-Lent,” highlighting the importance of prayer and fasting.
Read more:Did you know there was a “mini-Lent” before Christmas?
According to the 1917 Code of Canon Law, this included the following.

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The law of abstinence forbids the eating of flesh meat and of broth made of meat, but does not exclude the use of eggs, milk and the products of milk (namely cheese and butter), and any seasonings of food, even those made from the fat of animals. The law of fasting ordains that only one full meal a day be taken, but does not forbid a small amount of food in the morning and in the evening. As regards the kind of food, and the amount, that may be taken, the approved customs of one’s locality are to be observed. One may partake of both fish and flesh meat at the same meal. The full meal may be taken in the evening and the collation at noon.

While Catholics are generally no longer under any obligation to fast during Advent, it is a tradition that many are reviving to help them spiritually prepare for the great feast of Christmas.
If you are considering a fast during Advent, consult a spiritual advisor to determine what you and your body can handle that will lead to a fruitful time of preparation.
Read more:Praying and fasting for priests during Ember Days

Angelus · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2021, 07:30:07 PM »

Quote from: Last Tradhican on November 20, 2021, 05:45:35 PM

Advent fasting.

LT, which Advent fasting regimen are you planning to do. See this for some historical options:

https://fatima.org/news-views/the-true-advent-fast/

Here is that commentator's suggestion, starting from St. Martin's Day (earlier this week):

Fasting and Abstinence: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Abstinence-only: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

No discipline on Sunday

What do you think?

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2021, 07:49:09 AM »

How about fasting from social, cell phones, media, tv, radio etc.

FlosCarmeli13 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2021, 12:42:44 PM »

Quote from: Viva Cristo Rey on November 21, 2021, 07:49:09 AM

How about fasting from social, cell phones, media, tv, radio etc.

Does that include CI??

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2021, 12:52:00 PM »

Quote from: FlosCarmeli13 on November 21, 2021, 12:42:44 PM

Does that include CI??

That is social media...

FlosCarmeli13 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2021, 12:53:28 PM »

For many years, as long as I can remember, my family has prayed the Christmas Novena starting on St. Andrew's feast day (Nov 30th) ending on Christmas. It is prayed 15 times a day. It can be prayed all at one or five times three times a day like the Angelus.

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires,
[here mention your request]
through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2021, 02:31:04 PM »

I put out our advent candles.

Kazimierz · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2021, 04:25:25 PM »

Advent candles are ready for another season.

Intensification of prayer
Fasting continues because my innards hurt, with added abstinence.

Refraining from hitting people with my walking cane who are already celebrating the neoheathen version of the Yuletide. That includes my sister

With snow already on the ground here, tendency for most folk is to jump right into things.
I need snow and cold too to make the Yuletide proper. Snow during Advent helps too, to remind me tis Advent and one must prepare.

Benedicite Domino glacies et nives!

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2021, 11:59:15 PM »

donkath · « **Reply #11 on:** November 24, 2021, 12:03:21 AM »

Quote from: Kazimierz on November 22, 2021, 04:25:25 PM

Intensification of prayer

Fasting continues because my innards hurt, with added abstinence.

Benedicite Domino glacies et nives!

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2021, 09:23:23 AM »

Quote from: Angelus on November 20, 2021, 07:30:07 PM

LT, which Advent fasting regimen are you planning to do. See this for some historical options:

https://fatima.org/news-views/the-true-advent-fast/

Here is that commentator's suggestion, starting from St. Martin's Day (earlier this week):

Fasting and Abstinence: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Abstinence-only: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
No discipline on Sunday

What do you think?

Todd The Trad · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2021, 10:22:20 AM »

Set up our Advent wreath last Sunday and have been having a little ceremony each night with family. Our local independent chapel handed out some papers with a little prayer ceremony for each week of Advent. I'll type the blessing prayers and week 1 prayers below if anyone's interested. I will add weeks 2-4 when the times come. Personally, my family and I have been gathering each night for this little ceremony and lighting the candles (1 so far) during it.

Blessing of the Advent Wreath

V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth

Let us pray: O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessing upon this wreath, and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from Thee abundant graces. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

Let us pray: Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord, and come, so that we may escape through Thy protection and be saved by Thy help from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. R. Amen.

The First Week

Leader: Drop down dew from above, ye heavens, and let the clouds rain the Just One; let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.

Rejoice, O daughter of Sion, and be jubilantly glad, O daughter of Israel. Behold, thy Lord comes, and in His day a great light shall arise; the mountains shall drop down sweetness and the hills shall flow with milk and honey, for the Great Prophet shall come and He shall renew Jerusalem. (Roman Breviary)

All: Come, let us adore Our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

Leader: Behold thy God comes, the Man of the House of David, to sit upon the throne; and you shall see and thy heart shall rejoice. (Roman Breviary)

All: Come, let us adore our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

An Advent Prayer

Hail and blessed be the hour and the moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my petitions, through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

(This prayer is piously said 15 times daily.)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

All Sing:

Veni veni, Emmanuel Captivum solve Israel, Qui gemit in exsilio, Privatus Dei Filio. Refrain: Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, Nascetur pro te Israel!	O Come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Veni, O Sapientia, Quae hic disponis omnia, Veni, viam prudentiae Ut doceas et gloriae. Refrain	O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high, And order all things far and nigh; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Refrain
Veni, veni, Adonai, Qui populo in Sinai Legem dedisti vertice In maiestate gloriae. Refrain	O come, o come, Thou Lord of might, Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times did give the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. Refrain
Veni, O Iesse virgula, Ex hostis tuos ungula, De spectu tuos tartari Educ et antro barathri. Refrain	O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust Thy mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Refrain
Veni, Clavis Davidica, Regna reclude caelica, Fac iter tutum superum, Et claude vias inferum. Refrain	O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home, Make safe the way that leads on high, That we no more have cause to sigh. Refrain
Veni, veni O Oriens, Solare nos adveniens, Noctis depelle nebulas, Dirasque mortis tenebras. Refrain	O come, Thou Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by thy drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night And death's dark shadow put to flight. Refrain
Veni, veni, Rex Gentium, Veni, Redemptor omnium, Ut salvas tuos famulos Peccati sibi conscios. Refrain	O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind; Bid every strife and quarrel cease And fill the world with heaven's peace. Refrain

Todd The Trad · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2021, 02:01:03 PM »

Quote from: Todd The Trad on December 01, 2021, 10:22:20 AM

Set up our Advent wreath last Sunday and have been having a little ceremony each night with family. Our local independent chapel handed out some papers with a little prayer ceremony for each week of Advent. I'll type the blessing prayers and week 1 prayers below if anyone's interested. I will add weeks 2-4 when the times come. Personally, my family and I have been gathering each night for this little ceremony and lighting the candles (1 so far) during it.

Blessing of the Advent Wreath

V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth

Let us pray: O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessing upon this wreath, and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from Thee abundant graces. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

Let us pray: Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord, and come, so that we may escape through Thy protection and be saved by Thy help from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. R. Amen.

The First Week

Leader: Drop down dew from above, ye heavens, and let the clouds rain the Just One; let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.

Rejoice, O daughter of Sion, and be jubilantly glad, O daughter of Israel. Behold, thy Lord comes, and in His day a great light shall arise; the mountains shall drop down sweetness and the hills shall flow with milk and honey, for the Great Prophet shall come and He shall renew Jerusalem. (Roman Breviary)

All: Come, let us adore Our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

Leader: Behold thy God comes, the Man of the House of David, to sit upon the throne; and you shall see and thy heart shall rejoice. (Roman Breviary)

All: Come, let us adore our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

An Advent Prayer

Hail and blessed be the hour and the moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my petitions, through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

(This prayer is piously said 15 times daily.)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

All Sing:

Veni veni, Emmanuel
Captivum solve Israel,
Qui gemit in exsilio,
Privatus Dei Filio.

Refrain:
Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel,
Nascetur pro te Israel! O Come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!

Veni, O Sapientia,
Quae hic disponis omnia,
Veni, viam prudentiae
Ut doceas et gloriae.

Refrain
O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high,
And order all things far and nigh;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.

Refrain

Veni, veni, Adonai,
Qui populo in Sinai
Legem dedisti vertice
In maiestate gloriae.

Refrain
O come, o come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times did give the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe.

Refrain
Veni, O Iesse virgula,
Ex hostis tuos ungula,
De spectu tuos tartari
Educ et antro barathri.

Refrain O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem,
From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust Thy mighty power to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave.

Refrain

Veni, Clavis Davidica,
Regna reclude caelica,
Fac iter tutum superum,
Et claude vias inferum.

Refrain
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav'nly home,
Make safe the way that leads on high,
That we no more have cause to sigh.

Refrain

Veni, veni O Oriens,
Solare nos adveniens,
Noctis depelle nebulas,
Dirasque mortis tenebras.

Refrain
O come, Thou Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadow put to flight.

Refrain

Veni, veni, Rex Gentium,
Veni, Redemptor omnium,
Ut salvas tuos famulos
Peccati sibi conscios.

Refrain
O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid every strife and quarrel cease
And fill the world with heaven's peace.

Refrain

Blessing of the Advent Wreath

V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth

Let us pray: O God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessing upon this wreath, and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from Thee abundant graces. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

Let us pray: Stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, O Lord, and come, so that we may escape through Thy protection and be saved by Thy help from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. R. Amen.

The Second Week

Leader: Drop down dew from above, ye heavens, and let the clouds rain the Just One; let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.

Behold, The Lord, our protector, comes, the Holy One of Israel, having upon His head the regal crown, and He shall rule from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth.

All: Come, let us adore Our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

Leader: Behold, the Lord comes and He will not lie; should He tarry, await Him; for He shall assuredly come and shall not delay.

All: Come, let us adore our Lord and King, Who is about to come to us!

An Advent Prayer

Hail and blessed be the hour and the moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my petitions, through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

(This prayer is piously said 15 times daily.)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

All Sing:

Veni veni, Emmanuel Captivum solve Israel, Qui gemit in exsilio, Privatus Dei Filio. Refrain: Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, Nascetur pro te Israel!	O Come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Veni, O Sapientia, Quae hic disponis omnia, Veni, viam prudentiae Ut doceas et gloriae. Refrain	O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high, And order all things far and nigh; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Refrain
Veni, veni, Adonai, Qui populo in Sinai Legem dedisti vertice In maiestate gloriae. Refrain	O come, o come, Thou Lord of might, Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times did give the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. Refrain
Veni, O Iesse virgula, Ex hostis tuos ungula, De spectu tuos tartari Educ et antro barathri. Refrain	O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust Thy mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Refrain
Veni, Clavis Davidica, Regna reclude caelica, Fac iter tutum superum, Et claude vias inferum. Refrain	O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home, Make safe the way that leads on high, That we no more have cause to sigh. Refrain
Veni, veni O Oriens, Solare nos adveniens, Noctis depelle nebulas, Dirasque mortis tenebras. Refrain	O come, Thou Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by thy drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night And death's dark shadow put to flight. Refrain
Veni, veni, Rex Gentium, Veni, Redemptor omnium, Ut salvas tuos famulos Peccati sibi conscios. Refrain	O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind; Bid every strife and quarrel cease And fill the world with heaven's peace. Refrain

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