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64 - Advent and CHRISTMAS!!!
Manage episode 390332366 series 2938652
What should we do during Advent? Have we always celebrated Christmas on the 25th December? What are the origins of the Christmas tree and the nativity scene?
In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and important times in the Catholic calendar.
Support us on Patreon!
Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/
References and further reading/listening/viewing:
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt. 524-526.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Christmas", "Advent", "Gaudete Sunday"
Catholic Answers, "Why is Christmas on December 25?"; "Advent: What Are We Preparing For?"; "How to Make Advent Useful"
Catholic Straight Answers, "What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?"
Aleteia, "The profound symbolism of violet and rose in Advent"; "Why does Advent have 4 Sundays?"
Fr Michael de Stoop, "Why you should prepare for Christmas by making a good confession"
Hallow, "Christmas 2023"; "Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths"
Guides for confession:
Fr John A. Kane. How to Make a Good Confession.
St Josemaria Institute. A Short Guide to Confession.
Fr Mark-Mary, Ascenscion Presents. A Guided Examination of Conscience.
Examination of Conscience for Adults
Examination of Conscience for Teens
Examination of Conscience for Children
Guides for prayer:
Meditations in Manhattan: "Live Advent Well"
Fr Mark Toups, Rejoice!
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Behold
Word on Fire, The Word Became Flesh
82 episodes
Manage episode 390332366 series 2938652
What should we do during Advent? Have we always celebrated Christmas on the 25th December? What are the origins of the Christmas tree and the nativity scene?
In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and important times in the Catholic calendar.
Support us on Patreon!
Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/
References and further reading/listening/viewing:
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt. 524-526.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Christmas", "Advent", "Gaudete Sunday"
Catholic Answers, "Why is Christmas on December 25?"; "Advent: What Are We Preparing For?"; "How to Make Advent Useful"
Catholic Straight Answers, "What is the origin of the Christmas Tree?"
Aleteia, "The profound symbolism of violet and rose in Advent"; "Why does Advent have 4 Sundays?"
Fr Michael de Stoop, "Why you should prepare for Christmas by making a good confession"
Hallow, "Christmas 2023"; "Advent Candles and Advent Wreaths"
Guides for confession:
Fr John A. Kane. How to Make a Good Confession.
St Josemaria Institute. A Short Guide to Confession.
Fr Mark-Mary, Ascenscion Presents. A Guided Examination of Conscience.
Examination of Conscience for Adults
Examination of Conscience for Teens
Examination of Conscience for Children
Guides for prayer:
Meditations in Manhattan: "Live Advent Well"
Fr Mark Toups, Rejoice!
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Behold
Word on Fire, The Word Became Flesh
82 episodes
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