A FRESH Advent – FRESHImage

Advent is the time when Christians wait and prepare for the most anticipated arrival in human history, the visiting of God to His people. FRESHImage wants to accompany you on your Advent journey by providing you with resources to make the very most of the opportunity this Advent Season affords us of drawing closer to Christ as we await His coming. Check back here throughout this Advent Season for free resources to help you along your way!

Christmas Blessings from FRESHImage

The team at FRESHImage prays that you and your family have a very blessed and peaceful Christmas! Today is the Day for which we have been prep...

Blessing of a Christmas Tree

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 78-81) According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just befo...

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Advent Wreath Prayer Service for Fourth Sunday of Advent

This weekend marks the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. In just a few days now, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Ju...

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A Dwelling Place for God

https://youtu.be/K9a5NapAR4Q We have arrived at the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, and this Sunday we see God's plan for the human famil...

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Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 82-84) In its present form the custom of displaying figures depict...

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December 22: O King of the Nations

O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from...

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December 21: O Radiant Dawn

O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death (Christian Prayer, ...

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December 20: O Key of David

O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwe...

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The Christmas Tree: A Sign of Life in Christ

There are few things like a sparkling Christmas Tree that can bring a smile to our faces so easily. Every year around this time, almost instinctu...

December 19: O Root of Jesse

O flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in Worship...

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The Little Drummer Boy's Gospel

Of the many holiday songs which saturate the airwaves during the Advent and Christmas seasons and can be heard played in Christmas concerts, The ...

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December 18: O Lord

O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai Mountain: Come, stretch out...

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December 17: O Wisdom

O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation (Christian...

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Praying the "O" Antiphons of Advent: An Introduction

To begin our reflections on the "O" Antiphons of Advent, Tony Crescio discusses the history of the antiphons and the role they play in preparing ...

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Advent Wreath Prayer Service for Third Sunday of Advent

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed the Lord is near.” This is the beginning of the Church’s prayer for this Third Sunday o...

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The Baptist's Lesson-Part 2

https://youtu.be/GxW2lR2q0ms On this Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church calls us to rejoice! As last Sunday, we are pres...

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Rejoice in the Lord Always: Gaudete Sunday

Amidst the four candles of the Advent wreath, one stands out in rose color, symbolizing the Third Sunday known as Gaudete Sunday. This Sunday’s l...

Advent Wreath Prayer Service for Second Sunday of Advent

In preparing for the Season of Advent that we have now entered into, we have reminded ourselves that this Season, precisely as a season of prepar...

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The Baptist's Lesson-Part 1

https://youtu.be/GlsJR4RA6Uc On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear a shocking message and meet a no less shocking figure. The first is ma...

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Remembering St. Nicholas

December 6 What comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus? Probably something along the lines of a jolly figure, somewhat mysterious, who dre...

Preparing Space for the Lord Within

Christmas, a season characterized by its festive spirit, joyous decorations, seasonal concerts, and culinary delights, stands as the undisputed f...

Blessing of an Advent Wreath

(The following text is from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, 73-75) The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which ha...

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Watch!

https://youtu.be/TmC4TElIem8 This Sunday marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the life of the Church, and the First Sunday of Adv...

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Advent: Learning to Love with the Love of God

Dearest Friends in Christ, As we prepare to enter into the upcoming Season of Advent, making preparations for the coming of Christ by learning...

Advent is Quickly Approaching

Dearest Friends in Christ, Advent is a time of waiting, a time of preparation. Unfortunately, for many of us Advent is often characterized by ...

Advent: A Penitential Season

Dearest Friends in Christ, Years ago, the Season of Advent was considered to parallel the Season of Lent as a time of preparation and a time o...