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ICN has assembled a list of resources today, as we start Advent, as usual.

Advent Resources and Services 2025

• Nov 28th, 2025

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RESOURCES

CAFOD is offering Advent reflection emails, starting on 30 November, the first Sunday of Advent. They will share scripture reflections, stories of our global family, prayers and practical ideas for action, as we take time to prepare for the coming of Christ.
Advent prayer resources for parishes and schools is also available. See: https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-prayers

Catholic Union‘s Advent Calendar offers short daily thoughts from members and friends. https://catholicunion.org.uk/2025/11/catholic-union-advent-calendar-2025/

Embrace the Middle East invites signing up to receive free Advent Reflection emails and take part in our online Advent Vigils. Details to sign for the vigils come with the emails https://embraceme.org/advent-reflections?

The National Justice and Peace Network offers Advent resources on its website, with readings, reflections and prayers for each of the four weeks on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love plus a choice of 2 leaflets of services on these themes for parish use. They are produced by Anne O’Connor. You can download these resources from NJPN here:

REFLECTIONS FOR ADVENT HOPE PEACE JOY LOVE www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/resources/7447/attachment/reflections-for-advent-hope-peace-joy-love/

SERVICE FOR ADVENT HOPE PEACE JOY LOVE www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/resources/7447/attachment/service-for-advent-hope-peace-joy-love/. Or www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/category/advent/

The Jesuit Refugee Service resource invites opening our hearts and communities to refugees, recognising the unique value they bring. https://jrs.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_EN_Advent-resource.pdf

Jesuits in Britain Advent Calendar brings together a rich variety of resources, events, and opportunities to help you prepare for the coming of Christ in a prayerful and meaningful way. Download the Advent Calendar and begin your journey. See: www.jesuit.org.uk/news/an-advent-of-encounter-the-jesuits-in-britain-advent-calendar-is-here

Missio offers new Advent resources for children downloadable from the Mission Together website. The resources include scripture, prayer, craft activities and a call to action. https://missiontogether.org.uk/advent-and-christmas/

The Archdiocese of Southwark is sending out a daily email reflection from Sunday 30 November, scheduled to arrive in your inbox on the morning of each day of Advent. www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/news/southwark-spirituality- commission-advent-reflections-2025/

THE TABLET is running a series of meditations for ADVENT See link below

Grace on the hoof

In the first of an Advent series about fitting prayer into busy lives, a mother of three primary-age children meditates next to the school janitor as he sneaks a cigarette

By Laura Keynes

SOME RESOURCES FOR LECTIO OR TAIZE PRAYER