Comments on: Four paintings for the four weeks of Advent https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/ AUTHOR | SPEAKER | MISSIOLOGIST | AGITATOR Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:50:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 By: Zaimy Online https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-10595 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:50:17 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-10595 The wreath crown is traditionally made of fir tree branches knotted with a red ribbon and decorated with pine cones, holly, laurel, and sometimes mistletoe. It is also an ancient symbol signifying several things; first of all, the crown symbolises victory, in addition to its round form evoking the sun and its return each year. The number four represents, in addition to the four weeks of Advent, the four seasons and the four cardinal virtues, and the green colour is a sign of life and hope. The fir tree is a symbol of strength and laurel a symbol of victory over sin and suffering. The latter two, with the holly, do not lose their leaves, and thus represent the eternity of God. The flames of candles are the representation of the Christmas light approaching and bringing hope and peace, as well as the symbol of the struggle against darkness. For Christians, this crown is also the symbol of Christ the King, the holly recalling the crown of thorns resting on the head of Christ.

]]> By: Advent Week 3 - Readings and Reflections | Westside Gathering https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8358 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:40:41 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8358 […] Four paintings for the four weeks of Advent by Michael Frost […]

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]]> By: Advent Week 1 - Readings and Reflection | Westside Gathering https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8241 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:16:30 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8241 […] Four paintings for the four weeks of Advent by Michael Frost […]

]]> By: ADVENT WEEK 1 - Readings and Reflection | Westside Gathering https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8217 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 03:05:24 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8217 […] MIKE FROST’S ADVENT GOSPEL READINGS & ART […]

]]> By: 5 resources you need this Advent season - Eternity News https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8191 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:37:56 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8191 […] “Four beautiful paintings. Four Advent reflections. One great story of faith, hope, joy and peace.” This is Mike Frost’s introduction to his unique Advent resource, designed to help those who do not come from a liturgical background: to experience the richness of Advent. Frost – a well-known author, missiologist and Morling College lecturer – says: “You might like to use these four paintings, each from different eras, as stimulus for thinking about the well-known story.” Images of the paintings, accompanying Bible passages and devotions are available here. […]

]]> By: Nick Loyd https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8153 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:17:42 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8153 Great ideas! Thank you so much. Any idea for the Christmas candle?

]]> By: Jen Waddell https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8147 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:46:39 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8147 Thanks Mike! I love art and advent reflection – this is such a beautiful combination that speaks to my soul.

]]> By: Michael Frost https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8091 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:37:30 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8091 In reply to Elaine Butler.

So lovely to see you on Sunday, Elaine. I hope you have a meaningful Advent and a wonderful Christmas.

]]> By: Elaine Butler https://mikefrost.net/four-paintings-for-the-four-weeks-of-advent/#comment-8089 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:12:55 +0000 https://mikefrost.net/?p=28317#comment-8089 Thanks Mike.
I have been lighting the Advent Candles for a number of years, but this will enrich that very special time.

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