Advent
Advent is a season of hope and joy as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ and his second coming.
Ways to prepare...
- Read or download the Advent Traditions resource to find a new family tradition: English | Spanish
- Scroll down for inspirational articles from Northwest Catholic.
- The Hallow prayer and meditation app for Catholics has its daily Advent Challenge that many people find helpful.

Advent resources
Inspirational Articles from Northwest Catholic
Get inspired by the following articles from Northwest Catholic. Find even more at nwcatholic.org.
13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
"Here are 13 traditions and devotions that can make our Advent more meaningful and fruitful." Click here to read article
A path to a fruitful Advent
"Here are three steps for making this the best one (Advent) yet." Click here to read article
Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification
“...Delayed gratification” is simply not part of American life anymore — and that’s as true of Catholics and other Christians as it is of the average American." Click here for the article.
Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you
"It’s up to us to decide how we might give our heart during Advent. We may need a plan."
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A daily prayer to prepare our hearts...
"The St. Andrew Christmas Novena is not your typical nine-day novena..."
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When Jesus comes: An Advent reflection
"How can we prepare to receive Jesus in a transformative way this Advent? Some questions to consider..."
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Advent Events, Retreats and Masses
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA31st Celebration to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us for the 31st Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 6 for holy hour, rosary, Mañanitas, procession and Mass at St. James Cathedral. Presider information and schedule soon to follow. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe honors the Virgin Mary who appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico City. ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USASimbang Gabi Mass in the Jubilee Year
Join Archbishop Etienne and Catholics from around the archdiocese for this festive, colorful and prayerful Advent celebration. ...
What’s next?
Don’t forget that Christmas is more than a day; it’s an entire season. Think about how you want to keep the spirit of Christmas with prayer, celebration and new traditions.