Advent

Small tea light candles sit on a wooden table and light up the room be reminded of Jesus' light that we can find through prayerful reflection.
Reflection

Advent Reflection: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

This Advent season, as we prepare our hearts for Christ in our midst, let us hold in our hearts those in our lives and those whom we have yet to meet who patiently wait for comfort, peace, and...
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Reflection

Canticle of Zechariah: Advent Reflection (English & Spanish)

This reflection uses the words of the Canticle of Zechariah and draws on photos and music to spread a message of hope and compassion in this Advent season. Prepare your heart for the Advent season...
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Reflection

Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...
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Litany

Litany to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe represents Mary's care for the poor, the disenfranchised, and those who are not privileged. She calls us to work together as her children so life can flourish even in...
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Reflection

Advent Meditation: In Suspense and Incomplete

In this Advent meditation, James Hug S.J. invites us to reflect on the sacred Fullness of Time, through Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.'s famous prayer and a reflective adaptation of the Creed for Advent....
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Activity

Advent Journaling

Advent Journaling for Young People - Prepare the Way and celebrate Advent with daily journaling prompts. Reflect on the themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. This Advent resource was created for use...
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Activity

Advent Journaling Activity

Prepare the Way and celebrate Advent with daily journaling prompts. Reflect on the themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. This Advent resource was created for use in elementary grades and can be used...
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Hand holds a match lighting a flame to a candle, symbolizing our choice to believe in light and hope in dark times.
Prayer

An Advent Prayer at a Time of Darkness

In a time of darkness, moving through the journey of Advent, we use this prayer to look towards light, light in the form of the coming of the Prince of Peace. Even in a time when many are struggling,...
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Advent wreath sits on a wooden table, beautifully dressed with pink ribbon, greenery, and pine cones -- a physical symbol of the coming baby Jesus.
Prayer

Advent Wreath Lighting Prayers (Cycle B)

Use these wreath lighting prayers each Sunday of Advent in your own home or as you prepare for liturgy at your parish. Written by Fr. James Hug, the prayers were prepared for cycle B readings and...
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Reflection

Fratelli Tutti Advent Reflections

As we wait again for the celebration of the birth of Christ, let us wait reflecting on the wisdom expressed in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti; may Francis’ words lead us on this...
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The wood of a campfire shapes into a cross, with the flame burning strongly, representing the igniting flame of Jesus in the world.
Prayer

Prayer for Advent

At Advent, we turn to the Prophet Isaiah to remind us of the Light we may partake of as we do the work of justice and peace.  
Purple candle lit among unlit candles, to signify the beginning of the anticipatory season of Lent
Prayer

Advent Prayers

This resource includes a prayer for the blessing of the Advent Wreath, as well as a prayer for each week of Advent. This prayer is in English and Spanish.