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5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. From Ascension: Join Father Mike Schmitz this Advent for \u201cWaiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz\u201d on the Ascension app. Beginning Nov. 30, a 26-day video series will guide viewers on becoming aware of how God is shaping them through seasons of waiting and how to wait well. Each day a five-minute video will be released and feature a reflection from Schmitz that unpacks the daily Mass reading as well as Scripture versus, catechism excerpts, and reflection questions to encourage participants to go deeper into the meaning of Advent. Schmitz\u2019s weekly homily videos during Advent are part of the \u201cWaiting Well\u201d series and available for free on YouTube. However, the daily reflections will only be available on the Ascension app with a subscription or free trial. This year\u2019s video reflections will also be accompanied by the \u201cWaiting Well\u201d printed journal for individuals, parishes, and small-group study. It is designed to help readers slow down for 15 minutes a day as they prepare to meet Christ in the manger. Each day includes a word or Scripture verse to pray with, a reflection, and a prompt to write down your thoughts and insights. Hallow\u2019s annual \u201cAdvent Prayer Challenge\u201d is back once again. Beginning Dec. 1, \u201cPray25: Be Still\u201d features Jonathan Roumie; Chris Pratt; Gwen Stefani; Father John Burns; Mother Natalia; Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT; and Father Pierre Toussaint, CFR. This Advent, listeners are invited to discover deeper stillness amid the chaos of the holiday season, just like the Blessed Mother did that first Christmas. Roumie and Heidland will lead reflections on \u201cThe Reed of God\u201d by Caryll Houselander, while Pratt will guide sessions on \u201cThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry\u201d by John Mark Comer. Stefani and Mother Natalia will guide sessions focusing on being still, using the lives of saints as inspiration. Burns will guide listeners through sessions of imaginative prayer and Toussaint will offer homily reflections each Sunday during Advent. Blessed Is She has Advent devotionals for the whole family this year \u2014 women, men, and children. \u201cIn Time: An Advent Devotional for Women\u201d invites readers to reflect on God\u2019s continuous presence in our lives. Written by Claire Dwyer, this devotional helps women see that waiting is filled with God\u2019s loving action. \u201cFeast: An Advent Devotional for Men\u201d is written by Paul George, rooted in Scripture, and inspired by the story of the prodigal son. This devotional invites men to return to God the Father with courage, humility, and hope. It also aims to encourage those seeking renewal, healing, and deeper faith during Advent. Both the devotionals for men and women include daily Scripture readings, prayer, and reflection. Lastly, \u201cWatch and Wait: A Kids Advent Devotional\u201d written by Olivia Spears helps kids prepare for Christmas with daily prayers, reflections, and simple Scripture-based activities. This devotional teaches children to wait with hope and joy as they prepare for the birth of Christ. It is recommended for children older than 7 years old. From the Augustine Institute: The Augustine Institute is inviting Catholics to enter into the Advent season with renewed purpose and joyful expectation with a new video series titled \u201cHow To Advent.\u201d The video series will consist of four 12- to 15-minute-long episodes that explore the beauty and meaning of Advent traditions in an engaging and meaningful way and highlight a different cherished Advent tradition \u2014 the Advent calendar, Advent wreath, Jesse Tree, and Nativity scene. The video series is available on Formed. From EWTN\u2019s Religious Catalogue: The EWTN Religious Catalogue offers a wide variety of Advent devotionals including \u201cEncountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation\u201d by Heather Khym, cohost of the \u201cAbiding Together\u201d podcast, and \u201cThe True Gifts of Christmas\u201d by Megan Alexander, which takes readers on a journey through the deeper meaning of our most cherished Christmas traditions. 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