On this Second Sunday of Advent, light two violet candles on your Advent wreath and ask God for the strength to be like John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord.

Within this booklet, you will find Scriptures, songs, prayers, and responses that will guide you and your family to prepare for the coming Christ child. Each week, you are invited to incorporate the devotion …

Advent, the first season of the church year, is a period of time beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ending Christmas Eve. This is a season when Christians prepare their minds and …

o XIV, Homily, June 15, 2025 On this Second Sunday of Advent, light two violet candles on your Advent wreath and ask God for the strength to be like John the Baptist, . o custom, the Christ. as tree Be …

Advent, which is the beginning of the Church Year, begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and lasts through Christmas Eve. Advent, which means coming or arrival, is a season when the Church …

It is a day when the four essentials of the Advent season come together in a beautifully blended song of joy, hope, peace, and love. These essentials are for you to give and receive as you are called to be a …

We invite you to use this Advent Reading Plan to reflect more deeply on Scripture, and to lean into prayer throughout each week, remembering always that God’s Presence is with us.