​New this week is a beautiful meditation on the Nativity by Dr James Finley, renowned American author, clinical psychologist, and spiritual teacher known for his deep connection to Trappist monk Thomas Merton, having lived with him at the Abbey of Gethsemani as a young man.  

This reflection is from the excellent Ignatian Spirituality website, reminding us that it's never too late to enter Advent.
Click on the image to access. If you decide to enter Advent at this stage, a great way to do so would be to pray the Great 'O' Antiphons with our The 'O' Antiphons page. Each antiphon is beautifully sung and is accompanied by a thought-provoking sonnet by the English Anglican poet-priest, Malcolm Guite.

CTBI's members include  most of the major churches in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, including the Catholic Bishops' Conferences of England and Wales. Their Advent resources include  the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and those from a wide range of churches and Christian organisations. Plus there is material from previous years: A World in Waiting – Advent hope in an economic crisis and Advent Journey with the Magi. 

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 2025 marks the twelfth year of this popular seasonal resource that has established a unique presence on the web.  As viewers open a digital door each day of Advent, they will experience brief personal video reflections relating to the Advent season delivered by lay women and men, including prayers and scripture passages that encourage contemplation and action throughout the Advent season.
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The Ignatian Spirituality website offers a very wide and varied range of resources to mark each week of Advent.
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Advent can be a sacred time for reflecting on our spiritual journey. This year, the ecumenical Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is hosting a series of free Advent "Virtual Sit Meditations", guided by the wisdom of Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, Preparing for Christmas.

These 'Advent Sit Meditations' will be broadcast on CAC's YouTube channel each Sunday morning during Advent, on November 30, December 7, December 14, and December 21, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. 

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The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round a single word: Joy!

Click here to access a rich variety of Advent resources for churches, individuals and schools.

The Episcopalian Church has a varied range of unusual resources, for adults and childen alike. 

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