Advent
Advent is the season of anticipation leading up to Christmas. We remember the centuries of longing during which Israel waited for the Messiah to appear, just as we long for his Second Coming to make all things new.
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Advent: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Advent is the first season of the Church year. It lasts for four weeks leading up to Christmas Day on…The History of the Advent Collects
The four Advent collects offer both a concise introduction to the season and a rich overview of the grace God…The Good Grief of Advent: Living in the Longing
For some, happiness is very elusive this time of year. Therefore, it’s appropriate that Advent is here to give voice…The Liturgical Home: What is Advent?
The following is an excerpt from The Liturgical Home: Advent by Ashley Wallace. What is Advent? All of Scripture is a…
Rookie Anglican Guides
Helpful guides to Advent and its observances
Advent: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Advent is the first season of the Church year. It lasts for four weeks leading up to Christmas Day on…Nine Lessons and Carols: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The Anglican tradition has inherited many ancient pieces of liturgy. Therefore, it may be surprising to learn that the Festival…Saint Lucy’s Day: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Flickering candles, hot coffee, and saffron buns (here’s a recipe!). This Scandinavian Advent tradition has its roots in the story…The Church Calendar: A Rookie Anglican Guide to the Christian Year
What time is it? At first glance, it might not seem like it, but this is one of the most…
The Liturgical home
How-to guides for observing Advent with your family
The Liturgical Home: The Tradition of Christmas Markets
The Christmas market is more than a charming winter custom or a festive place to shop; it has deep Christian…Waiting & Wonder: Reclaiming the Beauty of Advent and Christmas
What if we reclaimed the seasons of Advent and Christmas as two distinct but deeply connected times of preparation and…The O Antiphons (The Liturgical Home)
The “O Antiphons” are a beatiful tradition going back 1,300 years. They are scripturally-based prayers focusing on the titles given…The Liturgical Home: Saint Lucy Day
In this article, Ashley shares how she celebrates Saint Lucy Day in the home, with a recipe for Saffron Buns!…
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O Emmanuel
It is folly to the world wrapped in darkness, but our pleas to God to send us Immanuel find their answer in…O Rex Gentium: O King of the Nations
Traditional Antiphon O King of the nations, and their desire, The Cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human…Festive Events of Advent and Christmas in the ACNA
Anglican Compass is excited to showcase a variety of holiday-themed events hosted by churches across the Anglican Church in North…O Oriens: O Dayspring
December 21st arrives draped in shadow. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year and the…
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Reflections on the lectionary readings for each Sunday of the Advent Season
Today in the Spirit: Advent 4A (Annunciation)
We all know that sense of heightened desire that accompanies the arrival of a big day, like a wedding day…Today in the Spirit: Advent 3A (Gaudete)
In all three years of our Sunday lectionary, Advent 3 is also “The Baptist” 2. After reacquainting us with the…Today in the Spirit: Advent 1A
The first Advent Sunday marks the arrival of a new year in the life of the liturgical church. While there…Today in the Spirit: Advent 4B
The festival day is at hand, yet the Church would have us linger longer in Advent, contemplating all that God…
