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Advent at St. John's

Welcome to Advent
Sounds of Advent
- A playlist of hymns and other songs to help you prepare for the coming of Christ this Christmas.
- Listen on Spotify
- Listen on YouTube
Thoughts on Our Pilgrimage
- Today's Readings
  
  Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Hebrews 4:12-16
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
  Gospel Mark 2:13-17
- Word on Fire Reflections
  
  Saturday, January 18, 2025
  
  by Bishop Robert Barron
  
  Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Matthew to become his disciple. Jesus gazed at this man and said simply, “Follow me.”
Resources
Advent Wreathes
- Blessing of an Advent Wreath (USCCB)
Christmas Trees
- Blessing of a Christmas Tree (USCCB)
Nativity Scenes
- Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene (USCCB)
FAQs
- When is Advent celebrated?
  Advent is celebrated starting four Sundays before Christmas until Christmas Eve. This year, that would be Sunday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 24.