This year the first Sunday of Advent arrives the week after Thanksgiving….next Sunday, December 2. I am a little behind, but here is my annual blog post of resources and links in preparation for the Advent season.
For those of you who have followed my blog in Advents past, most of the links below will look familiar. I will pass on additional resources and links as I discover them. Just click on the link title...
CRI/Voice - The Season of Advent: Anticipation and Hope
This is a helpful introduction and summary of Advent.
Christine Sine’s annual Advent meditation video for 2012
“Alleluia, The Christ Child Comes
GodSpace Blog
This Advent Christine Sine will host a blog series, “Let Us Wait as Children Wait.“ It will include blog posts and reflections from a variety of contributors.
Ignatian Spirituality Advent Resources
This page includes a variety of resources, including an Advent Retreat booklet based on Ignatian contemplative and prayer practices.
Songs for Advent
A couple years ago I discovered this Advent worship digital download. It quickly became a favorite!
Book of Common Prayer Daily Scripture Readings for Advent
(Year One)
Revised Common Lectionary Sunday Scripture Readings for Advent
(Year C)
Praying Advent
Creighton University’s Online Ministries offers a selection of materials to help people prayerfully enter into Advent, from short prayers to longer reflections and retreats.
Work of the People
This is a website of visual media and videos that I have explored throughout the year. It also includes some Advent videos.
Sojourners Top Ten Advent Resources
And Some Books...
The following are a few Advent books that I have used in the past or will be using this year.
Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent
By Enuma Okoro
This was just published this year and focuses on waiting and longing of Elizabeth and Zechariah.
Monastery Journey to Christmas
By Brother Victor-Antoine D’Avila-Latourrette
I purchased this book last year and it quickly became a favorite!
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
This is a great compilation of readings from both classic and contemporary writers.
Waiting for the Light: An Advent Devotional
Christine Sine & Mustard Seed Associates have put together a book of reflections, liturgies, and prayers posted on Godspace blog in years past.
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