Advent Resources



BEST ADVENT EVER
featuring  Life Is Messy
by Matthew Kelly

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There are things that draw you toward the light. And there are things that draw you into the darkness. So much of the world wants to draw you into the darkness of worry, fear, procrastination, negative self-talk, toxic relationships…the list goes on.

This Advent, discover and choose the things that draw you to the light! Get inspiring daily video reflections sent straight to your inbox—for free. Taken from Matthew Kelly’s life-changing new book, Life Is Messy, each reflection will help you infuse your life with prayer, reading, authentic love of self, genuine friendship, beautiful kindness and so much more! And when Christmas arrives, you’ll be ready to share the light you’ve gathered along the way!  (text taken from dynamiccatholic.com)

REJOICE!
by Fr. Mark Toups

Enter more deeply into the Advent season with Rejoice! The Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family journal from Fr. Mark Toups will provide you with daily meditations that will draw you further into an encounter with Christ through his holy parents. The prayer cards will offer a gorgeous reminder of each week of this special season. Get both and experience an Advent more peaceful, more joyful, and more meaningful than ever before. (text taken from ascensionpress.com)

ADVENT:
RETHINKING THE SEASON
by Dr. Tim Gray

Advent is an odd season. Unlike most other seasons, it’s a season that isn’t about itself, but is instead about preparing for Christmas. But that reality often gets lost in the shuffle and stress of trying to find all the right gifts, decorations, and dinner ingredients. In this Lighthouse Talk audio presentation, Dr. Tim Gray uses storytelling and the readings of the Old Testament to explain that we need to live the ‘pre-season’ of Advent well, so we can be prepared to welcome and receive the greatest gift God the Father wants to give us at Christmas: His Son, Jesus. *

JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT
by Bishop Robert Barron

Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by following along with Bishop Robert Barron's homilies as he unpacks the profound Scripture readings for Liturgical Cycle B. *

ST. NICHOLAS:
THE REAL STORY 

This documentary examines the historical person of St. Nicholas, a 4th century bishop of Myra, on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey.  He was born in about 260 A.D., during a century of intense persecution of Christianity.  Although the historical evidence is scant, St. Nicholas did exist. He led a very holy life, attended the Council of Nicaea in 325, and showed a great love for his fellow Christians.  Without the holy figure of St. Nicholas, the legend of Santa Claus that we know today wouldn’t have a foundation. St. Nicholas reminds us that the true spirit of the Advent and Christmas seasons comes from a Christ-like love.*

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
by Venerable Fulton Sheen

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's books, tapes, homilies, retreats, and television series have inspired countless souls all over the world. This digitally-mastered presentation combines classic recordings of his timeless reflections on the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus, mixed with Gregorian chant and seasonal music. It is sure to become a family favorite!*