saintwannab7 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I had a question about "Watching and Waiting". I seem to have completely forgotten the meaning behind this practice. Where did it come from? Why do we as Catholics do this? Thanks to anyone who can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZEr Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Keeping Vigil is watching and waiting . . . there are many places in the bible that we are told to keep vigil: The sentinels keep vigil over Jerusalem in the Psalms The parable of the 10 virgins with their lamps The parable of the Thief in the night and from the Letter of St. Peter, my favorite, it says: "Be vigilante and awake, for the devil is prowling around you like a roaring lion. Resist him, steady in your faith." The message is that we must both keep vigil against sin and keep vigil for Christ, our King who will return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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