The Archbishop of Montreal Christian Lépine shares his annual Advent and Christmas greetings.
In a joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxilliary Bishop of Hamilton. These videos are meant to help us reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Advent 2025.
Feel free to come back to this page regularly, as we will continue to update throughout the Advent season. Click on the video icon to watch the reflection video for each week.
1st Sunday of Advent (November 30): 🎦 Mt 24, 37-44*
2nd Sunday of Advent (December 7): Mt 3, 1-12*
3rd Sunday of Advent (December 14): Mt 11, 2-11*
4th Sunday of Advent (December 21): Mt 1, 18-24*
Journey as a family towards Christmas with the 2025 Jubilee Advent Calendar!
Discover daily activities that inspire hope, forgiveness, gratitude, and sharing. Available in French, English, and Spanish—download, share, and print: https://tinyurl.com/Avent2025Advent
Remember it's not about the presents, but His presence!
The SNJM Sisters invite us this Advent 2024 to reflect and pray under the theme “A hope to welcome,” encouraging everyone to embrace hope at the heart of their preparation for Christmas.
Discover a helpful article from Hallow featuring simple and meaningful ideas to live the Advent season more deeply. From daily spiritual practices to small acts of generosity, it offers practical ways to prepare our hearts for Christmas. A beautiful reminder of the true purpose of this time of waiting.
Advent activities, Customs and Traditions for 2025 by Hallow
The Laudato Si’ Movement offers an interior pilgrimage, accompanied by a pilgrim’s map and a video. These resources encourage deeper meditation, inspired by the spirit of integral ecology. These tools, accessible to all, allow us to live this Advent season to the fullest, focused on hope, simplicity, and encounter.
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An Advent Song: A free 24-day Advent devotional
Follow along and explore the Psalms that point to Jesus, starting Monday, December 1
Explore the Catholic Climate Covenant page, which offers resources to celebrate Advent 2025 with an ecological and spiritual perspective, preparing for Christmas with care for creation.
A helpful guide to deepen your spiritual journey and draw closer to Christ this season.
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent
Discover the variety of activities offered by the community during Advent: Concerts, retreats, share groups, bazaars and more!
Looking for the schedule of Christmas Masses celebrated at Saint Joseph's Oratory, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, or simply at a church in your neighbourhood? Look no further!
Come experience the beauty of Christmas music at Saint Joseph’s Oratory and enter into the spirit of Advent
Oratory.
December 12, 2025
Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas in the intimate atmosphere of the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. The vocal quartet Meslanges will perform traditional and seasonal carols, in some settings with the strings of Quatuor Cobalt, in a warm and lively atmosphere.
Oratory.
December 14, 2025
The program proposed for this festive moment will cross the centuries to make you hear traditional songs from here and elsewhere. Get your vocal chops up! The conductor and musical director, Andrew Gray, will invite you to sing along with the choir.