Editing Advent (section)

=== Roman Catholic Church ===
[[File:Portschach Adventkranz privat 26222013 816.jpg|thumb|Advent candles]]
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In the [[Roman Rite]] of the [[Catholic Church]], the readings of Mass on the Sundays of Advent have distinct themes:<ref name=FJ>{{cite web |first=Felix |last=Just |date=4 May 2018 |title=Resources for liturgy and prayer for the seasons of Advent and Christmas |department=Lectionary |website=Catholic-resources.org |url=http://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Seasons-Advent-Christmas.htm |access-date=14 January 2019}}</ref>

*First Sunday in Advent: On the First Sunday ([[Advent Sunday]]), they look forward to the [[Second Coming]] of Christ.
*Second Sunday in Advent: On the Second Sunday, the Gospel reading recalls the preaching of [[John the Baptist]], who came to "prepare the way of the Lord"; the other readings have associated themes.
*Third Sunday in Advent: On the Third Sunday ("[[Gaudete Sunday]]"), the Gospel reading is again about John the Baptist, the other readings about the joy associated with the coming of the Saviour.
*Fourth Sunday in Advent: On the Fourth Sunday, the Gospel reading is about the events involving Mary and Joseph that led directly to the birth of Jesus, while the other readings are related to these.