Advent 2023

(Click any of the listings below to sign up to receive free daily Advent devotional/prayer emails.)
 

Daily Advent Devotions

• Best Advent Ever (Matthew Kelly - Dynamic Catholic) 

• Advent Gospel Reflections (Bishop Robert Barron)

• The Year in Our Church (Loyola Press)

• Daily Devotions: Shining Light to the Word (My Daily Visitor [OSV])

• Daily Advent Gospel Reflections and Advent Journey (FaithND)

• Daily Advent Reflections (FORMED – Augustine Institute)

• Prayer Journey through Advent and Christmas (The Vigil Project) - weekly email 

• Ave Explores: Advent 2023 (Ave Maria Press) - weekly email 

• PRAYING ADVENT (Creighton University)

• Advent 2023: The Complete Guide to the Season of Advent (Hallow)

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Advent Resources

• Blessings for Advent Wreath, Christmas Tree, Nativity Scene
• Lectio Divina during Advent
• And more

Archdiocese of New Orleans  

• Check out the calendar of Advent-themed events around the archdiocese

Publisher Resources

• Sadlier Religion: Advent Resources

• Loyola Press: Advent Resources

• Saint Mary’s Press: Advent Resources

• RCL Benziger: Advent 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): 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.