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Making Advent MeaningfulResources for Catholic Families to live an Intentional AdventWhen the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancientexpectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, thefaithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming. By celebrating the precursor's birth andmartyrdom, the Church unites herself to his desire: "He must increase, but I must decrease”(Catechism of the Catholic Church 524)Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Advent Customs, Traditions and Devotions1. Advent Wreath and Candles2. Jesse Tree3. Saint Andrew Novena/Christmas Anticipation Prayer4. Kris Kringles/Secret Santas5. Feast of Saint Nicholas6. Other Saints and Feast Days of Advent7. Picture Book tradition8. Visit to a farm9. O Antiphons10. Sacrifice/Good Deed Manger for Baby Jesus11. Works of MercyMarilyn Wilkinson, 2016
List of Advent Books, Devotionals and MusicAdvent Books and Devotionals for Mom and DadCome Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting – Mother Mary FrancisMagnificat Advent CompanionDonkey Bells – by Catherine DohertyMeditations for Advent – Bishop BossuetIn Conversation with God, Daily Meditations Vol 1: Advent and ChristmastideAdvent MusicAdvent at Ephesus – the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of ApostlesVoice of Joy – Friar AlessandroChristmas in Harvard Square – The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir SchoolHandel’s MessiahNoel- The PriestsGregorian Chant for AdventO Night Divine - L’AngelusFamily DevotionalsJesse Tree readings (Salvation history)Jotham’s Journey by Arnold YtreeideBartholomew’s Passage by Arnold YtreeideTabitha’s Travels by Arnold YtreeideChildren’s Picture Book ListChristmas Cobwebs by Odds BodkinsThe Little Fir Tree by Margaret Wise BrownStrega Nona’s Gift by Tomie de PaolaThe Christmas Miracle of Jonathon Toomey by Susan WoiciechowskiOranges for Frankie by Patricia PolaccoThe Miracle of Saint Nicholas by Gloria WhelanSaint Nicholas by Julie SteigemeyerThe Baker’s Dozen by Aaron ShepardThe Legend of Saint Nicholas by DemiChristmas Day in the Morning by Pearl BuckChristmas Tapestry by Patricia PolaccoThe Donkey’s Dream by Barbara Helen BergerThe Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie de PaolaThe Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori WalburgWar Game: Village Green to No Man’s Land by Michael ForemanThe Lady of Guadalupe by Tomie de PaolaMarilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Lucia Morning in Sweden by Ewa RydakerPapa Panov’s Special Day by Leo Tolstoy (Mig Holder/Julie Downing)The First Christmas Stocking by Elizabeth WinthropThe Night of Las Posadas by Tomie de PaolaSilent Night by Will MosesAngela and the Baby Jesus by Frank McCourtThe Gift of the Magi by O’HenryThe Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer GoddenMortimer’s Christmas Manger by Karma WilsonGingerbread Baby by Jan BrettThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonMary Engelbreit’s Nutcracker by Mary EngelbreitBambinelli Sunday by Amy WelbornThe Night of Las Posadas byTomie de PaolaA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Jim Weiss CD)Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
List of Web Resources1. Free printable Jesse Tree Ornaments and com/2010/11/the-jesse-tree/2. Saint Nicholas activities, stories and me/3. O Antiphons Coloring /4. O Antiphons Prayer uploads/2015/12/O antiphons prayer companion rev2015.pdf5. Advent Wreath n3.pdf6. Christmas Season Prayer /uploads/2016/01/Christmas Prayer Companion master.pdf7. Advent Calendar for Kids(watch site for 2016 ploads/2015/11/Advent cards 2015.pdf8. Organized Christmas http://christmas.organizedhome.com//9. Catholic Culture ear/overviews/seasons/advent/10. Liturgical year cooking and recipes http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Saint Andrew Novena (Christmas Anticipation Prayer)Beginning on St. Andrew the Apostle's feast day, November 30, the following beautiful prayer istraditionally recited fifteen times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps usincrease our awareness of the real focus of Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for Hiscoming.Hail and blessed be the hour and momentIn which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, atmidnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold.In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer andgrant my desires,[here mention your request]through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Advent Wreath Prayers (from the Collects)(To be said each evening when lighting the Advent candles)Prayer for First Week of AdventGrant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ withrighteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy topossess the heavenly Kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives andreigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.Prayer for the Second Week of AdventAlmighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste tomeet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company.Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.Prayer for the Third Week of AdventO God, who sees how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us,we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemnworship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reignswith you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.Prayer for the Fourth Week of AdventPour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom theIncarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by hisPassion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with youin the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Saint Nicholas Prayer for ChildrenSaint-Nicolas Postcard, FranceSt Nicholas Center CollectionFrom the St. Nicholas Center, www.stnicholascenter.orgGod, we pray that through theintercessions of St. Nicholasyou will guide and protect our children.Keep them safe from all harmand help them grow to becomeloving disciples of Jesus in your sight.Give them strength to always matureinto deeper faith in you,and to keep alive joy in your creation.Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.—by Father David R. Engbarth, St. Nicholas Church, Aurora, IllinoisMarilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Saint Lucy Prayer"Saint Lucy, you did not hide your light under a basket, but let it shine for the whole world, forall the centuries to see. We may not suffer torture in our lives the way you did, but we are stillcalled to let the light of our Christianity illumine our daily lives. Please help us to have thecourage to bring our Christianity into our work, our recreation, our relationships, ourconversation - every corner of our day. Amen."(from http://www.catholic.org/)Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Shopping ResourcesAdvent CandlesAdvent Candles at Our Lady of Hope bookstoreBeeswax Advent Candles made by the Summit m/ADVENT-CANDLES- p 232.htmlMake your own beeswax Advent candle /Advent wreathsOur Lady of Hope bookstoreThe Paschal LambLeaflet Missal - /?cat 0&q advent wreathMake your own with supplies from Michaels or Joann FabricsJesse Tree itemsJesse Tree treasures https://www.etsy.com/shop/JesseTreeTreasuresSaint Nicholas itemsCookie cutters ers/Stickers y figure res/Gifts, Books, CDs and other Advent itemsSacred Heart Books and Gifts ?m 4&s 0&mc 55&sc 0Holy Heroes store http://www.holyheroes.com/Default.aspMarilyn Wilkinson, 2016
Other Saints and Feast Days of Advent 7. Picture Book tradition 8. Visit to a farm 9. O Antiphons 10. Sacrifice/Good Deed Manger for Baby Jesus 11. Works of Mercy Marilyn Wilkinson, 2016. List of Advent Books, Devotionals and Music Advent Books and Devotionals for Mom and Dad Come Lord J
