Some Background for Liturgical Year  2024

Agape Bible Study – “The Gospel of Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction – The Gospel According to St. Mark: Lion of God,” by Michal Hunt
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_1.htm

Catholic Resources – Seasons… Fr. Felix Just
https://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Seasons-Advent-Christmas.htm

A Star, a Star, Dancing in the Night… (N) (C)

Old Testament sources:
Exodus 22:18, Leviticus 20:6, Deuteronomy 18:10-13, 2 Kings 21:6, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-7, Isaiah 8:19, Daniel 2:27-28, Zechariah 10:2
New Testament sources:
Matthew 24:24, Luke 21:25, Acts 8:9-13 and 16:16-19, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 4:1-3, Revelation 22:15

YouTube – Retrograde Motion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1nVSzzYCAYk

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasures (T)

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Advent_Season/Advent_3_b

St. Charles Borromeo Church:
scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_adv_3.pdf

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath’s Candles
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/advent-candles.html

*Tugboat – Witness: John the Baptist

John the Baptist Facts for Kids:
https://kids.kiddle.co/John_the_Baptist

*Tugboat Challenge: Prepare the Manger, III