{"id":8393,"date":"2013-12-06T18:12:32","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T23:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slechurch.org\/?p=8393"},"modified":"2015-12-21T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2015-12-21T18:59:28","slug":"advent-begins-november-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slechurch.org\/?p=8393","title":{"rendered":"Advent Meditations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8394\" src=\"https:\/\/slechurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/advent-candles.png\" alt=\"advent candles\" width=\"403\" height=\"469\" \/>The season of Advent began on November 29.\u00a0Advent is a season of preparation\u00a0during which we anticipate the coming of Jesus. Advent is a time of waiting\u00a0and discipline before Christmas celebrations. We eat modest meals, go without some of the comforts that we normally have, and reflect on the true meaning of the season to come. For more information on the spiritual preparation that occurs during Advent, please contact the Rev. John Mennell at <a href=\"mailto:Mennell@slechurch.org\">Mennell@slechurch.org<\/a>. We are excited to see you during Advent and to reflect together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to receive daily advent meditation emails, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dioceseofnewark.org\/meditations\/advent-email-meditations-returning-november-29-sign-now\">click here<\/a> to visit the Diocese of Newark website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The season of Advent began on November 29.\u00a0Advent is a season of preparation\u00a0during which we anticipate the coming of Jesus. Advent is a time of waiting\u00a0and discipline before Christmas celebrations. We eat modest meals, go without some of the comforts that we normally have, and reflect on the true meaning of the season to come. 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