Nov 30, 2017
We’d like to take a minute to talk to you about participating in Forward Movement’s 2018 Advent/Christmas meditation project! Below, you’ll find some very important instructions. About the project: The O Antiphons are an ancient set of prayers that remind us of the names and characteristics of the Messiah. Antiphons are phrases used like a … Continue reading A call for submissions: O Antiphons
Dec 19, 2016
Dear friends in Christ, Advent is nearing an end, but we do have nearly another full week of hope and preparation. In keeping with the last three weeks of suggestions for Advent Actions (week one, week two, week three), here are some ideas for ways you might use this time to open yourself to God’s … Continue reading Advent Actions: Week Four
Dec 12, 2016
Dear friends in Christ, As we move into the third week of Advent, it’s time for another set of Advent Actions. If you missed week one or week two, it’s not too late to give them a try! Here are some suggestions for ways to deepen your love of God and neighbor. Photo via Flickr … Continue reading Advent Actions: Week Three
Dec 4, 2016
Dear friends in Christ, Last week we suggested a few practices that might help transform this Advent into a time of active longing, not just passive longing. Please give these a try, and share your experiences on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds or own your own social media. Above all, join us in praying … Continue reading Advent Actions: Week Two
Nov 27, 2016
Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s not a season of waiting around. In this holy season, we remember a time when the world yearned for justice, when people hoped a mighty king would come and rescue them. We know, with 20 centuries of hindsight, that the people got their king, but that the … Continue reading Advent Actions: First Week
Nov 22, 2016
Our shipping deadline for print Advent resources has now passed, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck for the season. Not only can you order many Advent resources for your e-reader–we’ve also got a brand-new app. What’s extra cool? It’s colorable. Here’s a before shot: And here it is after we added a bit of … Continue reading Color It In: Our New Advent App
Oct 20, 2016
Get in line. Take a number. Count down the days. We’ve got a wonderful new Advent resource to share for 2016. Written by Christine McSpadden, it’s centered on a unique theme: waiting. We spend so much of our lives waiting: waiting for a new job or a well-deserved vacation; for love or an apology; for … Continue reading New for Advent: What Are You Waiting For?