14 The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, which speaks of a “coming.” We are referring to the coming of Jesus, which we are waiting to celebrate: his birth, of course, but also his return at the end of time. A time of expectation By the end of November, Advent calendars appear in the stores, and we grow excited for Christmas. It is hard to wait! For us Christians, this time before Christmas is not so much about waiting for something (a party, some gifts): it is first and foremost about waiting for someone. On the night of December 24th to 25th, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus in a stable! Our God is coming: Advent prepares us for this miraculous and life-changing event. The voice crying in the desert During Advent, we will often hear about John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin. John is a prophet. His role is to announce the coming of the Messiah, the one sent by God. THE TIME OF ADVENT The time
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