Live Advent Differently!

Second Sunday of Advent: 

Action:  Today we light the second purple candle on our wreath, a symbol of peace.  How peaceful is ...

Second Wednesday of Advent:  THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Action:  Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.  Take a few minutes today to ...

First Saturday of Advent: 

Action:  How was your first week of Advent gone?  Are you living Advent differently this year?  If yes, keep it ...

First Thursday of Advent: 

Action:  Make a list and check it twice!  Get organised for Christmas.  Make a list of what you need to ...

First Wednesday of Advent: 

Action:  One of the best ways we can stay focused on Advent is through music! Try not to ...

Fourth Wednesday of Advent: 

Action:  Think about the Shepherds today in the Christmas story and how they must have felt approaching the baby ...

Third Wednesday of Advent: 

Action:  Give to others.  There are so many great charities, like Mary’s Meals, who rely on the generosity of ...

Third Sunday of Advent: JOY

Action:  We light the pink candle on our wreath today as a symbol of Joy!  Happiness may come ...

First Monday of Advent: 

Action:  Yesterday we lit the first purple candle on our Advent Wreath, a symbol of HOPE!  Do you have ...

Second Saturday of Advent: 

Action:  Enjoy the simple things! Put away the technology and spend an evening playing board games or card games ...

Fourth Tuesday of Advent: 

Action:  Have you ever really thought about the Incarnation? God becoming man, taking on human form: Jesus suffered pain ...

Second Thursday of Advent:   FEAST OF ST JUAN DIEGO

Action:  Today we celebrate the feast of St Juan Diego. Watch the video ...

Fourth Sunday of Advent:   LOVE

Action:  Today we light our third purple candle, a symbol of love.  God doesn’t just love us, ...

First Tuesday of Advent: 

Action:  There’s a lot of uncertainty in life, not just with Covid. Yet we can always be ...

First Sunday of Advent: 

Action:  Today we light the first purple candle on our Advent Wreath, a symbol of hope!  Make a decision ...

Second Monday of Advent: 

Action:  Are you finding yourself too focused on you?  Remember, Jesus came to serve! Find a practical way to ...

First Friday of Advent: 

Action:  Stay awake!  Not literally 24/7, but maybe you need to set your alarm 5 or 10 minutes earlier ...

Second Friday of Advent: 

Action:  Little concrete steps can often be the most helpful.  If you are not used to praying every Morning, ...

Fourth Friday of Advent:  Christmas Eve!

Action:  It’s Christmas Eve!  Spend some time today reflecting on your Advent. Have you lived Advent differently? ...

Third Monday of Advent: 

Action:  It’s not about presents, but rather about being present!  Try to cut out unnecessary distractions this week. Limit ...

Third Tuesday of Advent: 

Action:  Have an attitude of gratitude! Rather than focusing on what you want to get for Christmas, start or ...

Fourth Monday of Advent: 

Action:  Today think about St Joseph’s role in the Christmas story: his courage, his understanding, his faith, his obedience, ...

Fourth Thursday of Advent: 

Action:  We should never get so familiar with the Christmas story that we stop reflecting on its beauty, simplicity ...

Second Tuesday of Advent: 

Action:  Do you know that the tradition of placing a candle in the window at Christmas dates back ...

Third Thursday of Advent: 

Action:  Have you started cleaning the house yet for Christmas?  Dusting off the cobwebs?  What about your heart? Could it ...

Third Friday of Advent: 

Action:  Today look at your social media use.  Can you fast a little from posting?  Or decide only to post ...