Advent
Advent for your Parish
Rejoice: An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture, Year B
Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture, Year B is a prayer resource that offers daily reflections on the Sunday mass readings that will help you enter more deeply into the season of Advent.
Together with the weekly videos, this journal will help you to grow in your understanding and appreciation for the incredible gift of Christ's Incarnation. As you slow down and meditate on the readings each week, you'll find your experience of Advent transformed. By contemplating the coming of the Prince of Peace at Christmas, you'll find your own heart filled by his peace and joy.
Also from Rejoice!
Kids Books
Help prepare children for Christmas
Ages 3–5
Prepare young hearts for Christmas morning with the story of Jesus’ birth, featuring the sights and sounds of their favorite animals.
Ages 3–7
Journey with the Holy Family from the Annunciation through Epiphany. Follow along with the liturgical season’s Mass readings for each part of the story.
Ages 3–7
Engage children in Advent and Christmas Masses with an interactive board book that keeps them occupied and inspires them to encounter the mysteries of God’s love during mass.
Ages 10 and up
Encourage older children to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus during Advent. This comic book-style story includes the preparational purpose of Advent and Jesus' birthday.
Adult Books
Grow closer to Christ and strengthen your faith this Advent season
Understand the greatest celebrations of the Catholic Faith during Advent and Christmas: the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the Nativity of the Lord; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; and the Epiphany.
Dedicate this Advent season to taking small and manageable steps toward holiness using the practical wisdom of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
Meditate on the life and holiness of St. Joseph during this season focused on the Holy Family with guided meditations and space to record your thoughts and prayers.
Prepare for interactions with family and friends who are away from the Faith during the Christmas season with hope and healing from St. Monica.
Grow your awareness of God’s constant presence and hear his voice more clearly in your life during Advent with encouragement to listen for the little whispers of God.
Pray in a deeper way this Advent with advice and encouragement for participation in Adoration, Reconciliation, the Rosary, and the Stations of the Cross.
Other Advent Resources
Lent
Coming Lent 2023
The Ascension Lenten Companion, Year A
Often in our spiritual lives we think we’re asking for too much, but in reality we are asking for too little. God wants to give us more, but we aren’t asking for it. He wants to help us overcome our weaknesses, help us stop falling into the same old patterns — he wants to give us freedom. This Lent, ask God to give it to you so you can arrive at Easter more healed, fulfilled, and transformed than ever before.
The Perfect Bible Study for Lent
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
Children’s Books for Lent and Easter
Ages 3–7
Encourage children to prepare for Lent and understand that it is not just sacrifices of candy or toys, but of ourselves that please God.
Ages 3–7
Engage children in Lent and Easter Masses with an interactive board book that keeps them occupied and inspires them to encounter the mysteries of God’s love during Mass.
Ages 8–12
This book features 70 stories carefully chosen to capture the story of salvation history in its entirety including the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.
Ages 10 and up
Encourage older children to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus during Lent. This funny, engaging, and insightful comic book-style fiction story culminates with Jesus’ crucifixion and the glory of his resurrection.
Adult Books
Grow closer to Christ and strengthen your faith during Lent
Dedicate this Lenten season to taking small and manageable steps toward holiness using the practical wisdom of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
Transform worry to wonder by placing your trust in God. Includes a 40-day journal perfect for your Lenten journey.
Explore the love of Christ by diving deep into his Passion and death.
Draw strength while praying beside Jesus during his crucifixion.
Fr. Mike Schmitz takes Catholics on a journey to uncover the simplicity and beauty of prayer. Learning and applying the easy steps found in the booklet can help you grow deeper in relationship with God during Lent.
Pray in a deeper way during Lent with advice and encouragement for participation in Reconciliation and the Stations of the Cross.
