{Preparing for Advent} Advent and Christmas Book Basket for Mom and Dad

With Advent approaching ever so quickly (!), I have spent much time in our home planning for the children to help ensure that Advent is really lived in our home.

This year, I also intend to spend some time in daily reflections and devotions for myself. Afterall, Advent, like Lent is a penitential time as we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of our Lord.

Just like the children’s Advent and Christmas Book Baskets for Fireside Read Alouds, I have gleaned from our perosnal bookshelves and those of the public library to create an Advent and Christmas Book Basket for Mom and Dad.

Here are some of the books you will find in our Advent and Christmas Book Basket for Mom and Dad:

..::{Indulging in Faith}::..

• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition
• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• The Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: A Compendium of Texts Referred to in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Including an Addendum

..::{Advent Reflections}::..

• Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen: Daily Scripture and Prayers together with Nouwen’s Own Words
• Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication)
• Advent and Christmas Wisdom From G. K. Chesterton
• Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi
• Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Saint Benedict: Daily Scriptures and Prayers Together with Saint Benedict’s Own Words
• Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas
• Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Alphonsus Liguori
• Advent With the Saints: Daily Reflections

..::{Domestic Church Advent Planning Resources}::..

• Advent, Christmas, Epiphany in the Domestic Church
• The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent
• Christmas Mosaic, An Illustrated Book Study for Advent and Christmas by Cay Gibson
• We Light the Candles: Devotions Related to Family Use of the Advent Wreath

I hope that sharing our family’s plans will bless you and your family as you prepare your hearts and homes for the coming of our Lord!

Are there any gems that helped you along your Advent journey? Please, share!

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