Fourth Week of Advent: Peace
Opening Prayer
Father of all, grant peace to our troubled world,
to every troubled home, and to each troubled heart.
May these final days of Advent be a time of inner tranquility.
May I have utter confidence that,
no matter what might be going on around me,
your loving Providence is still at work.
May I live in this world as a bringer of Christ’s peace,
shining the light of divine love
into every place darkened by fear or hatred.
Grant my prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son and my Savior. Amen.
Video Reflection for the Family
Nativity 3D Coloring Book
During Advent and Christmas, many Christian families display a Nativity set or crèche. Download the 3D Nativity Coloring Kit and follow along here each week to build the nativity with your children.
Antiphon Reflections For Adults
O Rex Gentium by Leonard DeLorenzo
O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust.
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Advent Travels
5th Annual International Crèche Display and Pilgrimage: Christ is Born For Each And All
A few years ago, the International Crèche Collection was on loan from the Marian Library, International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio, and is on display at the Eck Visitors Center, the Morris Inn, the Coleman-Morse Center, Geddes Hall, and the Main Building
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Advent Baking
Rosca de Reyes
Rosca de Reyes Recipe (Three Kings Bread) is a round-shaped Mexican and Spanish bread garnished with “jewels” to represent a crown and a “baby doll” inside to celebrate Epiphany.
Traditionally, they are not filled, but I really like the flavors of buttery cinnamon rolls and wanted the same comforting flavors.
