Use this devotional guide to reflect on the meaning of Christmas between December 25 and January 6. The Christmas cycle begins with the First Sunday in Advent. The word “advent” is derived from the Latin term, advenio, which means “coming,” or “arrival,” for example, the coming of good news,… Read More

You may have heard the Christmas story many times, but when have you stopped to reflect on its meaning? Use this guide to meditate on the meaning of the Christmas story. Read Matthew 1:1 – 2:23 For younger children: Who told Joseph that Mary was going… Read More

The Christmas story includes people from all parts of life. Shepherds heard the message from angels, an innkeeper helped Mary and Joseph find a place to live and wise men came to visit Jesus. Learn more about these individuals and the story they are a part of. Read More

By coming to earth, Christ made a way for people to have a relationship with God. During this Advent season remember to invite the Lord into your own life. The Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord is the central event in the Christmas cycle. At Christmas, we celebrate… Read More

Christ’s coming is cause for celebration. During the Advent season, use this devotional as a reminder to give thanks for the gift of Christ. Two Mothers, Hannah and Mary, Offer Praise for God’s Gift of a Son Psalm 113 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Luke 1:46-56 Zechariah, Father of John the… Read More

Each Gospel has unique features, including different perspectives on the Christmas story. Learn about the differences to prepare for your Bible reading during Advent and Christmas. The Gospels according to Matthew and Luke give an account of Jesus’ birth, but each offers a different perspective. Matthew’s Gospel focuses on Joseph’s… Read More