Waiting...Day by Day

Preparing Yourself for Christmas

NOTE: In 2009, Day One of Advent is November 28, Day Two is November 30 and so on. If you get a blank browser when you click on a square, that simply indicates that Day of Advent has not yet arrived.

The following Advent Calendar offers you an opportunity to spend the time before Christmas differently this year. Instead of rushing to fulfill social and marketing demands, take time to notice your longing, to become still, to hope for and expect the fulfillment of your spiritual desires. While not all the authors quoted are from the Christian tradition, the readings for each day of Advent all address these aspects of the soul’s hunger. Open one each day, and let it quietly massage your soul, and when you go to your sleeping place at day’s end, reflect on how the words have prepared you for seeing the face of God anew... Read more about Advent