• Advent Season 2022

Welcome to this page dedicated to the Season of Advent

During four weeks starting on November 27, we observe the season of Advent, leading to the joy of Christmas. During that period, priests wear purple ornaments. A double dimension is proposed for the meditation of the faithful: the expectation, of course, of the birth of the Savior and his coming into our humanity; But also, the expectation of Parousia, i.e. the Second Coming of Christ, the end of ages. As we wait for the full clarity of the day at the end of the night, the Christian is turned towards the light that will no longer set: Jesus Christ, the true Sun of Righteousness.

In order to help you prepare for the celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, you will find in this section different liturgical and community resources such as the commentary of the Gospels of each of the Advent Sundays, online retreats, activities within the diocese and much more… Feel free to come back to this page regularly, as we will continue to do updates throughout the Advent season. 

Most Rev Joseph Dabrowski-CSMA-Auxiliary Bishop of London-Ontario
Journey through Advent 2022

spacer-221.pngThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, Auxiliary Bishop of London, Ontario. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Advent 2022.

A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.

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Advent Calendar

spacer-221.pngLooking for ways to prepare your hearts for Christmas? Let your family journey along this path towards a meaningful Christmas with this year’s Advent Calendar and its daily activities. Available in English, French and Spanish, to download, share and print!  

Remember it's not about the presents, but His presence! 

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From Sunday to Sunday

spacer-221.pngHere are some resources featuring Gospel reflections from each of the four Sundays in Advent.

1st Sunday of Advent: Mt 24:37-44
Opus Dei

2nd Sunday of Advent: Mt 3:1-12
Opus Dei

3rd Sunday of Advent: Mt 11:2-11
Opus Dei

4th Sunday of Advent: Mt 1:18-24
Opus Dei

 

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Advent Resources for Adults
 

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    • Connecting the custom of decorating the Christmas tree to the events leading to Jesus' birth : The Jesse Tree
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    Daily Reflections by Email

     

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    Activities for All

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    Games, Arts, and Crafts

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    Diocesan Events
    Diocesan Advent Events

    spacer-221.pngDiscover a variety of activities offered by the community during this Advent season (concerts, retreats, recollections, bazaars and more...)

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    Christmas Mass Schedules

    spacer-221.pngLooking for the schedule of Christmas Masses celebrated at St. Joseph's Oratory, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral or your neighborhood church?

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