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 Advent is one of the most significant seasons in the Church year, although it is largely overshadowed by all our Christmas preparations and end of the year activities.
"Advent" comes from the Latin word "Adventus," meaning "coming" and it applies to both the anniversary of Jesus' birth on Christmas and the second coming of Christ at the end of time. It is a time to recognize and reflect on:
- our own incompleteness
- our longing for lasting fulfillment
- our belief that this fulfillment does and will continue to come through Jesus Christ
Advent resources for you
In the midst of your busy-ness, here are some options to make the most of Advent, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, 2011:
The U.S. Catholic Bishops have:
Other Advent Resources
Praying Advent Week by Week
Advent Audio Retreat
Classroom, Family, Parish and other Advent Resources
Intergenerational Advent Faith Event
Open the windows of this Advent Calendar
Advent resources for families
Advent and Christmas information and activities
Catholic Family Customs for Advent  Includes prayers, hymns, customs, and recipes by Helen McLoughlin, The Liturgical Press, St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota
Offerings at area retreat houses
Monte Alverno Retreat Center, Appleton
• November 29: "Extraordinarily Cherished by God" -- Advent evening program for women and men (presented by Monte Alverno staff), 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday
• December 6: "Extraordinarily Cherished by God" -- Advent day program for women and men (presented by Monte Alverno staff), 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday
Bridge-Between Retreat Center, Denmark
• December 3: "Annual Live Nativity" -- Gather with The Bridge Community in the Belgian Cathedral barn, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Norbertine Center for Spirituality, De Pere
• December 3: "Give God a Chance! Let God Give Maturity to Your Values" -- Msgr. Jim Feely, 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday
• December 10: "Mary as Priest" - Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday
This page was last updated on November 18, 2011. Send your Advent resource ideas via email to Dr. Kristina DeNeve,
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