Advent

The Archbishop of York's Advent Book for 2024

Celebrate Christmas with reflections and prayers for each day of Advent. This antidote to the commercialism of the festive season can be used for individual meditation or group worship. The authors are the former and current wardens of the Abbey on the Island of Iona.

An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in colour, this rich seasonal companion combines the bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation.

Unlike Lent, Advent is celebrated when the year is becoming darker and colder, moving into the death and dormancy of winter. Before we can greet the coming of the light, we need to engage with some themes that are challenging and occasionally fearful.

A biblical guide to the season of Advent, helping readers explore its central theme of waiting in the company of the biblical characters who feature prominently in the lectionary readings for the season.

Inspired by Father Alfred Delp, who wrote a meditation titled The Shaking Reality of Advent while imprisoned by the Nazis during WWII, Bishop Peter B. Price has written a series of reflections and prayers to be read on each day of Advent.

Martyn Percy's BRF Advent book explores the message of the kingdom of God: a world turned upside-down; an ecology of equality and peace, and an economy of justice.

25 reflective pieces for the Christmas season written by Claire Musters, accompanied by a range of voices sharing their favourite carol, poem or prayer, with colour illustrations.

Seasonal spiritual wisdom alongside recipes and fun ideas for how to celebrate Christmas.