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Happy Advent!
As we enter into this season of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we invite you to spend time in prayer and reflection amidst the onslaught of holiday consumerism. Take time this week to create a plan that will help you prepare the way for the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Advent is a season for stepping back from the hectic pre-Christmas routine of the world and slowing down to contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation. It marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the Church that slowly builds momentum toward Christmas as the weeks go by. As with all new beginnings, this season is intended to renew our joy, hope, faith, and love. There are many resources available online, and we've compiled a short list of opportunities for you below.
We're praying for you as we approach the end of the semester. Please let us know if there's any way we can be of assistance to you as you prepare for finals.
We're praying for you as we approach the end of the semester. Please let us know if there's any way we can be of assistance to you as you prepare for finals.
Michael Zauche, Campus Minister
Daily and Weekly Reflections
Each Daily Reflection is a short video that features Dr. Tim Gray commenting on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scriptures, and providing you with concrete ideas on how to apply them to your life. This Advent, dive deeper into the joys and mysteries of the Incarnation with Dr. Gray and enjoy the richness of the Christmas season. Sign up here.
Daily Video Reflections from My Sunday Visitor
Weekly Video Reflections from Ave Maria Press
Daily Gospel Reflections from Bishop Barron & Word on Fire
Spend your time with Christ in the Gospel this Advent alongside Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire community. Sign up here.
Daily Video Reflections from Dynamic Catholic
Check out Dynamic Catholic's free daily video series by Dr. Matthew Kelly that will help you prepare for Christmas like never before. Sign up here.
Daily Video Reflections from My Sunday Visitor
Join Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, as we pray and reflect with free daily video reflections this Advent. Sign up here.
In this special Ave Explores series for Advent 2022, Sr. Miriam James Heidalnd, SOLT, author of the bestselling book Restore, will walk with you as you explore familial wounds with the help of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Sign up here.
A Pilgrimage to the Nativity Weekly Advent Companion
Are you wanting to incorporate more Catholic tradition into your Advent? Check out Kolbe Academy's new Advent companion, A Pilgrimage to the Nativity. This is a simple way to introduce new traditions, incorporate more prayer, and spend more time as a family this Advent season. Download it here.
CRS Advent Calendar
Take time to pray and prepare for the coming of Christ. Sign up now and return each day during Advent to receive Scripture, quotes and images filled with hope as we reflect on the needs of our global family.
Advent Reflection Series from Catholic Mobilizing Network
For each Sunday of Advent (along with some special Holy Days), subscribers receive a short emailed reflection on the day's Gospel readings. Each one has been written by a fellow person of faith working to transform the broken criminal legal system. Sign up here.
Articles
"26 Ideas for Advent"
by Rachel Held Evans
Advent is a season of anticipation, of holy waiting. It is a waiting characterized not by idleness or even contented peace, but by prophetic yieldedness and active hope. Perhaps more than any other season in the Christian calendar, Advent acknowledges the already-and-not-yet nature of the Kingdom of God. Read more.
Advent is a season of anticipation, of holy waiting. It is a waiting characterized not by idleness or even contented peace, but by prophetic yieldedness and active hope. Perhaps more than any other season in the Christian calendar, Advent acknowledges the already-and-not-yet nature of the Kingdom of God. Read more.
"Advent Prayers: Catholic Advent Prayers for the 2022 Advent Season"
by Stephen Spiewak
Advent challenges the hectic pace of our lives and the sometimes indomitable march toward Christmas. It gives us time to prayerfully remember Jesus’s birth and the majesty of the Incarnation while looking ahead to His second coming. Read more.
Advent challenges the hectic pace of our lives and the sometimes indomitable march toward Christmas. It gives us time to prayerfully remember Jesus’s birth and the majesty of the Incarnation while looking ahead to His second coming. Read more.
Catholic Mobile Apps
HALLOW
A Catholic Prayer and Meditation App - University Catholic Center
Make prayer a priority. The goal of Hallow is to help you to pray more and let God bring you His peace. Just download the free app, choose a session, press play, close your eyes, and let God do the rest. Pray every day this Advent with the #Pray25 prayer challenge and a limited-time 3-month trial!
Make prayer a priority. The goal of Hallow is to help you to pray more and let God bring you His peace. Just download the free app, choose a session, press play, close your eyes, and let God do the rest. Pray every day this Advent with the #Pray25 prayer challenge and a limited-time 3-month trial!
AMEN
A Catholic Prayer App from the Augustine Institute - Sign up FREE here
Peace of mind isn’t only attainable; it’s in your hands. Amen is the free Catholic app that brings you beautiful prayers, faithful meditations, and nourishing Scripture to draw your mind, body, and soul to rest in God. Download the app here.
Peace of mind isn’t only attainable; it’s in your hands. Amen is the free Catholic app that brings you beautiful prayers, faithful meditations, and nourishing Scripture to draw your mind, body, and soul to rest in God. Download the app here.
Divine Office, iBreviary, and Universalis
There are several great options for praying the Liturgy of the Hours and more - More info and registration for the World Youth Day trip
In his darkest hours, Jesus was sustained and strengthened by the Psalms. The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using the Psalms, Scripture, and prayer. These apps provide easy access to the Liturgy of the Hours, daily Mass readings, and more.
In his darkest hours, Jesus was sustained and strengthened by the Psalms. The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using the Psalms, Scripture, and prayer. These apps provide easy access to the Liturgy of the Hours, daily Mass readings, and more.
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