A popular feature on the Advent Calendar is the audio thought for the day. Contributors this year will include bishops, priests, religious, laity, staff of the councils and agencies of the Irish Bishops’ Conference, as well as primary, secondary and university students. The 2019 Advent Calendar will also include:
Mass Readings and Saint of the Day;
Family prayers;
Advent videos: blessing of the crib in the home, blessing of the advent wreath in the home;
The Words of Pope Francis from Christus vivit (Christ is alive);
Acts of kindness in the family, school and parish
Suggestions to make Christmas more sustainable so as to care for our common home;
Seasonal prayers;
Multimedia thought for the day;
Resources for Advent including books and music;
Advent events in dioceses and parishes;
Information on Trócaire’s Gifts of Love for 2019 as well special appeals to help families in need.
To access the Calendar click on the link catholicbishops.ie/adventcalendar