Awaiting Hope, our diocesan Advent reflection resource, invites us to use mystagogical reflection as our way of encountering Christ in the Advent gospels. It invites us to focus on the presence of Christ in our experience and in the living tradition of our faith, to connect it to life now and to be changed by it. Mystagogical reflection meets us where we are. No preparation is needed. It’s about being open to encountering Christ so we can live from Christ. It’s deeply personal and communal. Learn about Mystagogy.
During Advent, anyone and everyone can gather a circle of people to reflect on the Advent gospels using Awaiting Hope. Parishes and schools may like to schedule some gatherings to capture those who are not able to form a group. Consistent with our Catholic understanding of the Liturgical Year, we gather to reflect on the gospel AFTER we have heard it proclaimed at Mass.
Popular Pieties of Advent and Christmas
A new memo has been prepared: Popular Pieties of Advent and Christmas. It provides links to essential documents relating to Advent and Christmas and responds to the most common question received from parishes.
Advent in 2 minutes
For a joyful and quirky explanation of the relevance of Advent today watch Advent in 2 minutes video by BustedHalo.com.
