How are you preparing your heart for Christmas? Celebrating Advent helps us focus on the spiritual aspects of Christmas in the midst of all the busyness of the holiday season. In 2017 Advent begins on December 3, and it continues through Christmas Eve. The Advent readings below are designed to help you prepare your heart for Christmas. Use them for personal reflection or make them part of a family tradition!
Because Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, we have two readings for that day.
The First Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 3) – The Prophecy Candle
- Monday (Dec 4) – God Will Invade
- Tuesday (Dec 5) – In the Beginning
- Wednesday (Dec 6) – A Broken World
- Thursday (Dec 7) – The First Prophecy
- Friday (Dec 8) – A Subtle Invasion
- Saturday (Dec 9) – A Costly Invasion
The Second Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 10) – The Bethlehem Candle
- Monday (Dec 11) – God Will Comfort
- Tuesday (Dec 12) – Mary’s Faith
- Wednesday (Dec 13) – Best Supporting Actor
- Thursday (Dec 14) – Simeon’s Patience
- Friday (Dec 15) – Anna’s Focus
- Saturday (Dec 16) – Preparations
The Third Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 17) – The Shepherds Candle
- Monday (Dec 18) – God Will Give Joy
- Tuesday (Dec 19) – Sharing the Joy
- Wednesday (Dec 20) – The Focus of Our Joy
- Thursday (Dec 21) – God’s Joy
- Friday (Dec 22) – The Joy of Forgiveness
- Saturday (Dec 23) – The Miracles of Christmas
The Fourth Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 24) – The Angels Candle
- Christmas Eve – God with Us