Advent is one of the oldest and most meaningful seasons in the Christian calendar, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood in modern life. In the midst of holiday busyness, Advent invites the Church to slow down, wait, and prepare—not just for Christmas, but for Christ Himself.
When many people think of Christmas, they think of a single day. Yet for much of church history, Christmas has been celebrated not as a moment, but as a season—a sacred time known as Christmastide. Understanding its history helps us appreciate why the Church continues to celebrate long after December 25.
The Sermon on the Mount presents a radical vision that challenged first-century expectations and continues to confront us today. At its heart is a revolutionary announcement: the kingdom of God has arrived, and it looks nothing like what we expected.
