This Sunday (December 20) is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Join Anne-Marie Rogers as she lights the final Advent candle and prays the prayer for this week. Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your...
Advent Part 4 | Prayer for Sunday, 20th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Fourth Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Ann-Marie Rogers in our opening prayer for the final week of Advent in the video below. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a...
Third week of Advent: Joy
This Sunday (December 13) is the third Sunday of Advent. Join Mons. David Bell as he lights the third Advent candle and prays the prayer for this week. Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season. May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We...
Advent Part 3 | Prayer for Sunday, 13th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Third Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Monsignor Dave Bell in lighting this weeks candle representing joy. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask...
Second week of Advent: Peace
This Sunday (December 6) is the second Sunday of Advent. Join Teresa Edwards as she lights the second Advent candle and prays the prayer for this week. Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the...
Advent Part 2 | Prayer for Sunday, 6th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Second Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >This week Teresa Edwards leads us in prayer for the second week of Advent. Join in lighting the candle below. Pause Take a moment to still...
First Week of Advent: Hope
This Sunday (November 29) is the first Sunday of Advent. Join Thom Saywell as he lights the first Advent candle and prays the prayer for this week. Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus...
Advent Part 1 | Prayer for Sunday, 29th November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.First Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Thom Saywell in lighting the candle for the First Week of Advent below. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask...
Joyful Expectation | Celebrating the Season of Advent
Advent - Te Wā o Aweneti The significance of Advent The New Zealand National Liturgy Office says that Advent has a twofold character: "as a time to prepare for the solemnity of Christmas when the Son of God's first coming to us is remembered, and as a season...
Making Traditions | Celebrating the Season of Advent
I really love traditions, seasons and celebrations. Advent is no exception and as a season it gets me extra excited because of the anticipation of Christmas, the summer holidays and the end of the year. One of the reasons I love establishing and celebrating various...
The Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene
APOSTOLIC LETTER ADMIRABILE SIGNUM OF THE HOLY FATHERFRANCISON THE MEANING AND IMPORTANCEOF THE NATIVITY SCENE Abridged Version 1. The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never ceases to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction...