Advent (December 1-24) is a time of prayer, fasting, and reflection, as Christians think about the first "advent" (coming) of Christ and anticipate the second coming, when we believe he will put all to rights, even the sin in our hearts. Our family usually gives up something (sweets, for example) and we make it a goal to spend time in reflection and prayer. Here are some of the best resources we've found, though we'd love to hear from you if you are aware of others:
Explanation of Advent by Tish Harrison Warren
Waiting On The Word, a Poetic Devotional by Malcolm Guite
Advent Calendar and O Antiphons, by littleliturgypress.
A Thrill of Hope: Celebrating Advent at Home, by Ashley Wallace
Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah, by Cindy Rollins
Watch for the Light, Daily Readings for Advent and Christmas from different writers and thinkers
The Advent Project at Biola University (please note this is from 2019)
Advent Spotify Playlist
Daily Lectionary:
USCCB
OCA
ACNA
(If you have resources you would like to recommend, feel free to email us at dozendaysofchristmas@gmail.com)
Waiting On The Word, a Poetic Devotional by Malcolm Guite
Advent Calendar and O Antiphons, by littleliturgypress.
A Thrill of Hope: Celebrating Advent at Home, by Ashley Wallace
Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions With Handel's Messiah, by Cindy Rollins
Watch for the Light, Daily Readings for Advent and Christmas from different writers and thinkers
The Advent Project at Biola University (please note this is from 2019)
Advent Spotify Playlist
Daily Lectionary:
USCCB
OCA
ACNA
(If you have resources you would like to recommend, feel free to email us at dozendaysofchristmas@gmail.com)
