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• The Christian liturgical season of Advent is often celebrated with prayers, readings and devotions. Many of the prayers and poems incorporate Biblical stories and images, and most address the feelings of hope and anticipation surrounding the coming birth of Jesus. Special prayers and devotions are often designated for each of the four Sundays of Advent. This page contains links to several prayers, liturgies, readings, poems and devotions appropriate for the Advent season.

• Fast Facts

  1. Advent is considered a time of spiritual preparation before ChristmasCRI/Voice, Institute: The Christian Season of Advent
  2. Advent begins on the Sunday nearest to November 30th
  3. Advent marks the beginning of the church year for most Western churchesCRI/Voice, Institute: The Christian Season of Advent
  4. Many prayers and blessings can be said while lighting Advent candles on an Advent wreath
  5. Several Advent prayers and readings address the anticipation of Jesus' birth

• Advent Prayer

  • Like foolish folk of old I would not be,
  • Who had no room that night for Him and thee.
  • See, Mother Mary, here within my heart
  • I've made a little shrine for Him apart;
  • Swept it of sin, and cleansed it with all care;
  • Warmed it with love and scented it with prayer.
  • So, Mother, when the Christmas anthems start,
  • Please let me hold your baby--in my heart.—Sr. Maryanna, O.P.University of Dayton: Advent Prayer

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