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Advent Resources
(Click any of the listings below to sign up to receive free daily Advent devotional/prayer emails.)
Daily Advent Devotions
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Advent Resources- Blessings for Advent Wreath, Christmas Tree, Nativity Scene, O Antiphons
- Lectio Divina during Advent
- Festival of Lessons and Carols
Online Webinars and Retreat
Savoring the Sacred: A Mini-Retreat to Embrace the Season of Advent (Liturgical Press) - December 6, 2024 at 1:00PM CST
2024 Virtual Advent Retreats (Congregation of the Holy Cross)
This year’s virtual retreat will explore the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love — taken from the Advent candles. Our ability to journey with you is both an honor and a privilege. Retreat webinars take place live at 6:00 p.m. CST on Sundays during Advent. Please log in to Zoom 5 to 10 minutes before the retreat webinar begins. To receive email reminders, the printed Advent prayer booklet, (or download link), please: Register for the 2024 Advent Retreat
Publisher Resources
Advent Calendars- Sadlier Religion: Printable calendar for families and children includes suggestions such as the lighting of the candles in the Advent wreath and celebrating seasonal feast days. CLICK HERE.
- Catholic Relief Services: Take time to pray and prepare for the coming of Christ. Receive Scripture, quotes and images filled with hope as we reflect on the needs of our displaced global family. CLICK HERE.
- Notre Dame (McGrath Institute for Church Life) 2024-25 Digital Advent + Christmas Creche Calendar: Since 2014, the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame has hosted its annual exhibit of crèches, or Nativity scenes, from around the world. They invite you and your family to reflect on the Incarnation through their digital Advent and Christmas Crèche Calendar. CLICK HERE
- Loyola Press: For a helpful Advent calendar during this hectic time of the year, CLICK HERE.
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