Advent is a time of joy, anticipation, and longing, as we wait with love and hope for the coming of our Lord. Here we offer you a wide selection of resources to choose from that we hope will renew your spirit and enrich your Advent season.
St. Luke Parish
Adult Studies
Bring peace to yourself and others this holiday season with programs that bring us closer together and prepare our hearts for Advent:
- Advent - Experience the joy of the true meaning of Christmas.
- Drawing Closer to Mary in Advent - Deepen our relationship with Mary.
- Parent Social Hour - Join us for coffee, laughs, and encouragement while your children are in class, Sundays, 10 - 11am.
Advent Calendar
This week's Bulletin includes an Advent Calendar from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Click on the image to view/download the Advent calendar in English.
Click to download the calendar in Spanish: Calendario de Adviento
Click here to view: St. Luke's Bulletin for November 27, 2022.
Advent 2022: Receive a selection of reflections, prayers, insight, and information about the season and symbols of Advent, once or twice a week. Click to subscribe.
Bishop Barron's
Daily Advent Reflections. English and Spanish:
FORMED
by Augustine Institute
Daily Reflections: Grow closer to our Lord this Advent season with Dr. Gray as he leads you through the Mass readings every day during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Click here:
A full library of Advent Resources -- something for everyone: Calendars for adults and children, family activities, arts and faith, daily reflections, history of Advent and traditions, and more.
Catholic Icing
Advent and Christmas Crafts and Activities for Kids - Get the true meaning of these seasons across to kids rather than getting lost in the secular shuffle. Check out these ideas.
EWTN
Father Joseph's Advent Reflections
Each Sunday this Advent season, EWTN will send you a special Advent reflection from Fr. Joseph. "It is our prayer that that this resource will bring you closer to the Infant Jesus and His Blessed Mother in the days leading to the celebration of the Nativity."
Busted Halo
Fun and inspiring daily interactive Advent Calendar plus videos and other great resources for Advent.
Best Advent Ever:
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Daily Inspiration
As we prepare for The Lord
Deepen your faith this Advent with inspirational messages from Fr. Rocky as we await the coming of Our Lord.
The Advent Wreath
One of the most common Advent traditions is the lighting of the Advent Wreath candles each Sunday. There is deep symbolism to be found in this tradition.
The candles remind us that Christ is the true light of the world. Each Sunday, the wreath gets brighter and brighter as more candles are lit and we approach the coming of Jesus at Christmas.
The circular shape of the wreath reminds us of the eternal nature of God and his endless love for us.
The evergreen leaves remind us of the gift of everlasting life given to us through Jesus.
These are beautiful images to reflect on during this holy season, and the Advent Wreath offers a great opportunity to teach children about the richness of the Faith.
Discuss these truths of the Faith as a family and consider saying these prayers together each Sunday when lighting the Advent Wreath:
First Sunday of Advent
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Second Sunday of Advent
God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Third Sunday of Advent
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
All-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to hear the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Click below to download and print an Advent Wreath coloring sheet along with the prayers for each Sunday of Advent!
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