Advent is the old and the new. The word Advent comes from the Latin advenio, "to come to," and refers to the coming of Christ. And the term “to come to” includes three references: First of all, to our celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas; second, to the coming of Christ in our lives through grace and the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and; finally, to his second coming at the end of time.
Our preparations, therefore, should have all three comings in mind. We need to prepare our souls to receive Christ worthily. The Gift Shop is filled with wonderful ways to keep this time spiritual and prepare the family for the coming of Christ. Then we can better enjoy Christmas—if we revive Advent as a period of preparation.
The Meaning is in the Waiting by Paula Gooder
The Joy of Advent: Daily Reflections by Pope Francis by by Diane M. Houdek
Look! A child’s guide to advent and Christ by Laura Alary
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