Advent

Friday’s Reflection: A Prayer for Advent

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 11/30/2012

This coming Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. Perhaps it would be helpful to spend 15 minutes before that day, writing a prayer for Advent, for our preparation for the Christ Child.

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Gabriel’s Visit

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/02/2010

We begin Advent by remembering the angel Gabriel’s visit to young Mary. Last year, as part of my own Advent meditation, I wrote these poems. I hope you enjoy them.

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Day 4: Advent Online Retreat, with the Loyola Press bloggers

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/01/2010

Today’s post is from dotMagis by Meredith Gould. In this post, Meredith reflects about the reasons Advent is her favorite season.

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Day 3: Advent Online Retreat, with the Loyola Press bloggers

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/01/2010

Today’s post is from Catechist’s Journey by Joe Paprocki. In this post, Joe reflects on the beginning of Advent and explains the importance of gratitude and love during this season.

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Day 2: Advent Online Retreat, with the Loyola Press bloggers

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 11/30/2010

Today Days of Deepening Friendship visits Fr. Paul Campbell, SJ, at People for Others. Paul shares a video about the Advent wreath’s origin and symbolis.

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