Advent – Page 6

The Living Advent Wreath: An Activity for Children

"There are only two components to creating a Living Advent Wreath – the candle capes and the circular wreath to lay on the floor – …

"The Season of the Nativity would be a wonderful addition to any church looking to reclaim the holiday season from the commercial …

"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we …

"A prophet is someone who tells the truth no matter how difficult telling the truth might be. Every child understands that …

Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …

Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the …

from Living the Good News The seven “O Antiphons” originated in the daily monastic prayer of the eighth and ninth centuries. …

How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true …

“Instead we believe that it’s a straight trajectory into the future, and we can go as fast as we please. This can move us away …

We are big fans of John August Swanson. His art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original …