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SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT
SYMBOL: PEACE
The season of Advent marks the beginning of the new Liturgical Year in the Church (on November 30). The season lasts for 4 weeks, and it is a time in which we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, at Christmas.
The Advent Wreath is a symbol of the season and marks the time of the Advent Season. There are four candles: three purple, and one pink. The color of the Advent season is purple, a symbol of preparation and awaiting for the coming of Christ. The candle for the third week is pink as a symbol of our joy and anticipation that the birth of Christ is ever near.
Each week has a theme that guides us in our preparation and reflection in this holy season of Advent. The theme for the second week of Advent is PEACE. As we continue on our journey through Advent, we remember the peace that Christ brings us through his love and mercy. Christ is known as the "Prince of Peace." We are called to be peacemakers and share the peace of Christ with others through all that we think, say, and do.
Find below some articles and resources to help you and your family celebrate Advent and prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior at Christmas.
Advent Resources
See below for some great Advent resources you can use with your family.
ADVENT RESOURCES AND LINKS
**Advent Resources (Loyola Press)
A variety of resources from Loyola Press, from activities, to prayers, to an Advent retreat, to help us prepare and celebrate during the Advent Season
**Advent Resources (Ignatian Spirituality)
Some great additional Advent resources from Loyola Press, including weekly video reflections, podcasts, contemplation guides, and more
**Advent Resources (USCCB)
Resources, including prayers and a calendar, to celebrate the Advent season, provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
**Advent Retreat
(Sacred Space)
A mini Advent Retreat from your computer! Sacred Space provides weekly prayers and reflections for each week of Advent that you can also get straight to your email.
*Advent Resources (EWTN)
Information and resources on the season of Advent from EWTN.
**Short Advent Reads (OSV - Simply Catholic)
Browse through a number of short articles on the Advent season from the Simply Catholic site of Our Sunday Visitor
VIDEOS ON ADVENT
These are some short videos that offer information and reflections for the Advent season.
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