This Sunday, we celebrate the beginning of a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. This is one of my favorite seasons of the year because it calls us to renew our hope. Christian hope is not some random wishful thinking. It is the anticipation of something that we KNOW is coming and that something (someone) is Jesus Christ who comes to us in history, in mystery, and in majesty. Here are links to lots of Advent resources that I know you’ll find helpful!
- Preparing for Advent: A Webinar (archived) - Thanks to the liturgical cycle of readings, this Webinar based on the Sunday readings for Advent, Year C, which we are about to begin, is once again in vogue (much like a broken clock is right twice a day!)
- An Advent Prayer Service - I put this prayer service together a couple of years ago to use for the school of religion Advent prayer.
- An Advent Guided Reflection on Emmanuel - This is a guided reflection I wrote several years ago for 4th graders.
- Children’s Advent Calendar from Loyola Press
- An Advent Calendar for Adults
- Weekly Advent Video Series from dotMagis, the blog of IgnatianSpirituality.com
- Advent Activities for Children, Families, and Parents
- Advent Inspiration
- Advent Prayers
- Advent and Christmas Inspirational Reading
- Advent Online Retreat Opportunities
- The Jesse Tree
- USCCB Advent Resources
- Jesse Tree Ornaments
- Jesse Tree Ornament Patterns
- Advent Traditions
- FAQ About Advent
- Advent Coloring Pages and Puzzles
- An Advent Examination of Conscience
- An Advent Calendar with “bite” to it
- Advent Resources – General
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December 5, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Nancy writes:
Dear Joe,
I watched your Advent Webinar and once again it is rich with insights for how to help the Scriptures come alive for people. You mentioned there was a PDF available and I wondered how I might download it?
Thank you again for the rich jewels you provide us with.
God bless~
Nancy
December 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Nancy, you can find the PDFs here: http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2009/11/18/advent-resources-from-my-webinar/
December 5, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Bev writes:
Joe, these are awesome ideas! Thank you. Didn’t I just pack away the decorations from Christmas 2011? Happy Advent! Bev
December 5, 2012 at 2:03 pm
How true, Bev!