These are Advent resources that I’ve loved over the years. Enjoy!
Books
- The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at Christmas, by Dean Lambert Smith
- Bambinelli Sunday: A Christmas Blessing, by Amy Welborn and illustrated by Ann Englehart
- A Catholic Christmas, by Kathleen M. Carroll
- A Catholic Family Advent: Prayers and Activities, by Susan Hines-Brigger
- Christmas Mosaic, An Illustrated Book Study for Advent and Christmas, by Cay Gibson and Margot Davidson
- Holding Jesus: Reflections on Mary, the Mother of God, by Alfred Mcbride O.Praem
- How Far Is It to Bethlehem: The Plays and Poetry of Frances Chesterton, edited by Nancy Carpentier Brown
- Joy to the World: Advent Activities for Your Family, by Kathleen Basi
- Let Us Adore Him: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas, by Fr. Richard Fragomeni
- Magnificat Advent Companion
- A Mary Christmas, by Kathleen M. Carrol
- O Radiant Dawn: 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath, by Lisa Hendey
- Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families (my book)
Websites
- Actively Waiting for Advent—Free Prayer Packet
- Advent Activities from The Religion Teacher
- Advent & Christmas Gallery at Catholic Icing
- Advent & Christmas Readings & Resources
- Advent & Christmas Seasons at USCCB
- Advent Activities from A Cyberpilgrim’s Blog
- Advent Prayers & Links
- Advent Surprise Calendar from Busted Halo
- Advent Resources from CatholicMom.com
- Daily Advent Reflections with Fr. Robert Barron
- Jesse Tree from Domestic Vocation
- Jesse Tree Reflections Booklet
- Meaning of the Advent Wreath
- Musical Advent Calendar
- No Panic Advent by Karen Edmisten
- Online Advent Calendar
- Praying Advent
- Resources for Advent Liturgy & Prayer
- St. Nicholas Center
- Super-Simple Suggestions for Advent
- xt3 Advent Calendar
Music
Apps
- Advent Apps from Catholic Apptitude
- Adventus (iOS only)
- Daily Advent Blessings (iOS, Google Play, mobile web)
- Lectio Divina for Advent (iOS, Google Play)
- Magnificat Advent Companion (iOS, Android Kindle, Nook, Kobo)
