Advent Reflections

Day 1 - The First Sunday of Advent
Day 2 - The First Monday of Advent
Day 3 - The First Tuesday of Advent
Day 4 - The First Wednesday of Advent
Day 5 - The First Thursday of Advent
Day 6 - The First Friday of Advent
Day 7 - The First Saturday of Advent
Day 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent
Day 9 - The Second Monday of Advent
Day 10 - The Second Tuesday of Advent
Day 11 - The Second Wednesday of Advent
Day 12 - The Second Thursday of Advent
Day 13 - The Second Friday of Advent
Day 14 - The Second Saturday of Advent
Day 15 - The Third Sunday of Advent
Day 16 - The Third Monday of Advent
Day 17 - The Third Tuesday of Advent
Day 18 - The Third Wednesday of Advent
Day 19 - The Third Thursday of Advent
Day 20 - The Third Friday of Advent
Day 21 - The Third Saturday of Advent
Day 22 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Day 23 - The Fourth Monday of Advent
Day 24 - The Fourth Tuesday of Advent
Day 25 - The Fourth Wednesday of Advent
Day 26 - The Fourth Thursday of Advent
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Advent & Christmas 2022
Begins Sunday, November 27, 2022
Ends on Saturday, December 24, 2022
"And the angel answered her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.'"
Christ the King
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Christ the King Day is a Catholic celebration that takes place on the last Sunday of the liturgical year in the Catholic faith. continue reading
Advent 2022 starts on Sunday, November 27, 2022
Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas every year.Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
[holy day of obligation]
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Blessed Virgin Mary in the first instance of her conception, by a singular privilege and grace granted by God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, ... continue reading
Advent 2022 ends on Saturday, December 24, 2022
Advent ends on Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, every year.Christmas
Birth of Our Lord Jesus
[holy day of obligation]
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. continue reading
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
[holy day of obligation]
Sunday, January 1, 2023
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ. continue reading
Epiphany
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Epiphany signifies the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus. continue reading
Advent Reflections
Reflection for every day of Advent
Advent is a period of waiting, like Lent. We are called to obtain the Sacrament of Reconciliation, to pray and fast, as we await the arrival of our ... continue reading
Advent Calendar
Every day of Advent
An Advent calendar has become a tradition for many families when celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. continue reading
Advent Candle
24 Days of December
An Advent candle is a neat way to mark off the days until Christmas. Such candles are commonly found in churches and sometimes in homes. continue reading
Advent Wreath
Each Sunday of Advent
The wreath's symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light into the world is clear. The gradual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the ... continue reading
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Nativity Scene
Holy Family
The Nativity Scene is a meaningful expression for our religious faith. With it, we provide a captivating visual focus during the Christmas season. continue reading
St. Nicholas
December 6th
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas. continue reading
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The Christmas Story

Advent Daily Readings

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Reaching Out: 7 Steps to a Blessed Christmas

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