Advent

Here you will find inspiration and resources for the season of Advent. When we await and prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas and also for his Second Coming.

Our God Comes Close

An Advent Course for Year B on the Gospel Reflections from the 1st Sunday of Advent until the Feast of the Holy Family. Journey with us through the Scriptures, inspiring images, discussion group questions and short prayers.

Branch Lines and Branch Towns

Fr Michael Hall explores the importance of Nazareth and Bethlehem in Luke's Nativity stories helping us to deepen our understanding of the context in which Jesus was born.

Jesse Tree Advent Challenge

Enjoy our Jesse Tree Challenge for Advent which helps you journey through the Bible from 1st - 25th December and prepare for the birth of Christ.

Doors of Salvation: Why are doors so important in our faith?

As we open our Advent calendars, Fleur Dorrell explores the significance of doors in Scripture and in Church Tradition.

The Advent Wreath: Four Services for Home and Family

Bring Christmas to life in your home! Bishop Peter Brignall invites us to share a simple ceremony of lighting the candles of the Advent Wreath. Download the resource for free here.

The O Antiphons: Advent’s Brightest Jewels

Discover these seven beautiful antiphons which are Advent’s brightest jewels shining in the darkness of our night.

The Gift of Your Presence: Advent Resource

Follow our Advent Resource: The Gift of Your Presence for Year C on the four themes of hope, peace, joy and love.

Advent Poems

In these Advent poems Fr Mark Skelton guides us towards the Christ-child and inspires our faith along the way.

Welcoming Emmanuel into Our Hearts: The God of Many Names

As we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ, we experience a glimpse of the divine. The language we use carries memory and mystery. This reflection explores how the God of many names will draw near to heal, dwell, and bless once again.