Category: Daily Reflections for Advent

Advent Reflections

December 2, 2022

Fill your hearts and your family prayer jar this Advent. We’re encouraging parishioners of all ages to participate in this intentional prayer practice.

1️⃣ Place a large glass jar or container in your home that’s easily accessible.
2️⃣ Encourage your family to write down their intentions on slips of paper to put in the jar.

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Advent Activities

November 29, 2022

Real or faux? Flocked or traditional? White lights or multi-colored? We love our Christmas tree traditions.

But when was the last time you blessed your tree? Learn about the in-home blessing your family can celebrate together: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/family/holidays-and-special-occasions/advent-and-christmas/blessing-the-family-christmas-tree/

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Advent Activities

November 28, 2022

Create the gift that keeps on giving, a custom “coupon book” for your family. Create slips of paper promising freebies like “Extra scoop of ice cream,” “Stay up 1 hour late,” or “Skip washing the dishes.” #advent #allsaintsparishevansville If your children complete their homework or household chores,

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Advent Reflections

November 26, 2022

Before you bust out your Christmas décor and the kids open their treasured gifts, be sure to declutter and donate! Give each member of the family a trash bag or moving box. Then, instruct each member to fill their container with items to donate: clothing,

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Advent Reflection

November 25, 2022

Today we begin the season of Advent. You’re probably getting ready to string your Christmas lights … or maybe you’re ahead of the game and have finished your outdoor display! Either way, consider this Advent window craft. The supplies are simple,

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Advent Reflections

November 23, 2022

This activity will take your family on an Advent journey inspired by the Jesse Tree. Each day you’ll work together to find items around the house that help tell the story of God.

Read more about the Jesse Tree tradition and ornament ideas here: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/the-jesse-tree/the-jesse-tree-for-the-first-week-of-advent/

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What Do You Want for Christmas?

December 24, 2021

What do you most want for today? What do you most need? I don’t mean what present you hope is under the Christmas tree waiting to be unwrapped. I mean, what do you most desire when you listen to your heart?

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Be Quiet and Listen!

December 23, 2021

He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And all of them were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God. —Luke 1:63-65

I used to think Zechariah,

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With a Mother Like That…

December 22, 2021

He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things,

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God Is Still Working

December 21, 2021

How are you feeling four days before Christmas? How has this Advent season been for you? Has taking a few minutes each day to focus on Advent  made any difference in how the month before Christmas has played out? Even if things still feel more hectic than you hoped,

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Small Yeses

December 20, 2021

And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. —Luke 1:36

Mary pretty much gets all the credit for saying yes to God’s request that she carry the Son of God and raise him to adulthood.

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Mary’s Go-To

December 19, 2021

Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,  where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. —Luke 1:39-40

I imagine telling Joseph that she was pregnant was probably nerve-wracking for Mary,

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