Solace in the Rose-Colored Candle: a Prayer for the 26 Innocents of Newtown, CT
The Christian faith teaches us that God is nearest in those moments when we cannot find the words or process the feelings or even lift our heads in our grief.
CatholicMom.com Advent Resources:
- CatholicMom.com Advent Archives and Activities
- Advent Links
- Devotions and Prayers
- Advent Books for Catholic Families
- Advent and Christmas Crafts and Projects for Children
- Coloring Pages for Sundays of Advent
- Catholic Music for Advent and Christmas
- Links
- Recipes – Cooking with Catholic Mom
- Advent Books for Children
- Creative Giving Ideas
- Catholic New Media Advent Interactive Advent Calendar
- How to get a holy card from Pope Benedict XVI this Advent
Advent Resources:
- Advent Wreath Coloring Page
- Advent Elementary Grades Lesson Plan
- Advent Pre-K Lesson Plan
- Advent Jeopardy and Christmas Carol Quiz PowerPoint Games
- Advent Bingo
- Advent Crossword Puzzle
- Christmas Catechism Puppet Show (includes related craft project)
- Advent Wreath File Folder Game
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- USCCB Advent Resources
Latest Posts in Advent
Moving Closer To The Crib
Advent is one of the most beautiful seasons in our Liturgical year… Trying to find the necessary silence required to immerse our hearts into prayer at this time of year can be extra challenging.
Jesse Tree, Day 16
We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 16 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today …
Reflecting on Mary in Advent
As we begin our third week of Advent the Holy Family comes foremost in my thoughts. Specifically, this Advent Season, my thoughts …
Jesse Tree, Day 15
We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 15 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today …
What the Baptist Can Teach Us about Joy – 3rd Sunday of Advent Cycle C
On the third Sunday of Advent, the penitential purple of the season changes to rose and we celebrate “Gaudete” or “Rejoice!” Sunday. …
My Advent Heart: With Love From Me To You, Jesus
I have a confession to make. How very Catholic of me! LOL But what I am about to say may shock you. …
Trust, Fertility and Advent
One of my favorite shows is “Mayday,” a documentary which recounts stories of plane crashes and near crashes. My favorite episodes are …
Jesse Tree, Day 14
We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 14 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today …
The Advent Mommy Came Home
Without a doubt in my mind, I know that this Advent will go down as one of the most blessed of my life. …
Three Letter Word: 3rd Week of Advent Reflection
Joy is the net of love by which you can catch souls. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta What’s a three letter word …
