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Advent

Advent is a season of joyful anticipation as we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. On a deeper level, anticipation during Advent is about fostering a greater desire for the Lord and his presence in our daily lives.

 

Ways to prepare...

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Small Group Reflection Guide

This year's Advent Small Group Reflection Guide is a great resource for parishes or a group of family and friends to prepare for Christmas.  This weekly guide features Advent readings, reflections from Pope Leo XIV, and questions for sharing and listening.

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Prepare with the sacraments and adoration

This Advent, seek the Lord in the Eucharist at Mass, in adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament and in the cleansing sacrament of Reconciliation.

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 and retreats

8
December
All Day
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation and one of the most important days. ...

13
December
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA

Simbang Gabi Mass in the Jubilee Year

Join Catholics from around the archdiocese for this festive, colorful and prayerful Advent celebration of Simbang Gabi mass. ...

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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.

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