Advent Resources

A collection of Advent resources from around the world.

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.

We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, ‘Come Lord Jesus!’

Amen.

—Henri J.M. Nouwen

Advent: a season of preparation

http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/adx/adprep.html

Customs, prayers, meditations, devotions, recipes.

The Christian season of Advent

http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html

A wealth of information, eg colours and symbols, chrismons, reflections, Jesse tree, daily readings

Advent Devotions

http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/Advent_Devotions

A resource ‘to help believers make time and space in their hearts and minds to welcome Advent, even in the midst of busy schedules and hectic lives.’ (Mennonite)

The Advent Door: entering a contemplative Christmas