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ADVENT


INTRODUCTION


The Catholic Altar is the interior beauty of the church.  It is the striking object you see when you enter the church.  What makes it so unique is the different liturgical colours used at various seasons in the liturgical calendar. In the liturgical calendar we have Advent, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time, and different Feasts.  During these events the Altar cloths and colours changes. The Priest's vestment is the same colour with the Altar's dressing during celebration of the Holy Mass.



This book on the Catholic Altar and Liturgy shows various designs and colours.  The whole idea is to enable us appreciate this beauty attached to our religious services.  We have books on prayers, sacramental, sacred objects, etc.  About this sacred place of worship, we do not have any book on designs and pictures. The beauty of the Altar and the joy derived in entering the Catholic Church, is admired, it draws our attention to give reverence to the sacredness of God when we enter HIS house or place of worship.

I sincerely pray that readers will derive pleasure, and appreciate the beauty of the catholic faith.


 
 



 Father, I thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.  Your sending him into the world reveals how much you love us.

Father, I thank you for loving us so much. As we begin this Season of Advent bring us closer to you; help us, Lord, to appreciate your love.



 



The impact of your word gives knowledge to the simple.  Help me Lord to understand your word.

Prayer

Father, in the Eucharistic sacrifice you unite us more fully with those who now live in your kingdom. By our frequent sharing in the body and blood of your Son, bring us to the company of the eternal banquet.



 Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

 30th November the Church celebrate the Feast St. Andrew from Bethsaida a disciple of John the Baptist before coming to the Lord.

Andrew drew the Lord's attention to the boy with the loaves and fish.  He preached the Gospel, and suffered death on an X-shaped cross in Greece.

Praise be to you, Lord, for the banquet of Christ's body and blood given us through the apostles, which refreshes us and gives us life.
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