This Advent, Joy to the World invites us to explore what it means to live with true Christian joy—not as a passing feeling, but as the settled conviction that God is faithful. Featuring reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz, along with Scripture, the lives of the saints, the Angelus, and honest reflections on the blessings and crosses of everyday life, Joy to the World will guide us to recognize God’s presence and work in our lives, even when our circumstances haven’t changed. Because the promise of Christian joy isn’t a life without difficulty. It’s knowing that through all of it, God is with us.

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This Advent and Christmas, discover the God who is closer than we think. Presence: Advent & Christmas Daily Reflections 2026 is a beautifully presented, 84-page, full-colour book of daily reflections inviting you to slow down, become attentive, and rediscover the presence of Christ in your everyday life. Beginning on the First Sunday of Advent (29 November 2026) and continuing through to the Baptism of the Lord (10 January 2027), Presence offers a prayerful companion for the entire Advent and Christmas journey.

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This year’s Advent resource, “The Way of the Heart” invites us to pause amid the busy rhythms of our lives and to enter a holy stillness that opens our hearts to God-with-us. This Advent resource has been developed for both individual prayer and small groups. Advent small groups are an opportunity to gather with together to share life, faith and to pray with one another.

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Journey through Advent with this Calendar featuring reflections, scripture and activities.

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The Hallow app provides audio-guided Bible stories, prayers, meditations and Christian music. Other features include community challenges and daily prayers such as Lectio Divina and the Rosary and options to set prayer routines. Hallow has just released 'Advent 2026: The Complete Guide to the Season of Advent' which might just be the perfect resource to help you prepare for Christmas!

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FORMED is a comprehensive digital platform that provides access to a vast array of resources, including videos, audio talks, e-books, and study programs that are rooted in Catholic teaching and tradition. The resources available on FORMED are designed to inspire spiritual growth. Formed is FREE for all parishes in the diocese. Use Formed this Avent to help reflect on your relationship with God, engage in prayer, and cultivate a heart open to receiving Christ at Christmas.

We highly recommend 'Prepare for Advent with Tim Grey' and 'Behold' with Sr Mirium James Heidland.

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Fr John O'Connor is providing daily reflections this Advent to help us prepare for Christmas. Sign up to the Food for Faith blog to receive daily meditations straight to your inbox.

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Consider reflecting on Bishop Robert Barron's daily reflections and Sunday Sermons to prepare for Advent. Bishop Robert Barron has a profound theological depth and accessible teachings that illuminate the significance of the season. His reflections draw from Scripture, enhancing understanding of the liturgical readings and connecting contemporary culture with Catholic faith, making the message of Advent relevant to modern life. Barron emphasizes practical applications and calls to action, encouraging active expressions of faith through service and community engagement. His teachings inspire spiritual growth, prompting us to reflect on our relationship with God and our readiness to receive Christ.

Daily Reflections

Sunday Sermons