Week 1
Explore the seasons of Advent and Christmas with other great videos, audiobooks, and talks by visiting our Advent & Christmas collection: https://watch.formed.org/advent-and-christmas
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Mary's Labor: What Does Catholic Tradition Have to Say?
Catholics and Protestants believe different things about Mary's labor. These differences can lead to varying presentations of the birth of Jesus in popular movies and shows. Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber as they explain the Catholic Church's understanding of Mary's labor and t...
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Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage
On behalf of the Augustine Institute, we are offering Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage to everyone this Advent and Christmas Season. In light of the separation we face as communities, this special documentary allows Catholics all around the world to unite and make a spiritual pilgrimage to the Ho...
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Week One | Adore: Advent with Fr. John Burns
Join Fr. John Burns as he journeys deeper into the theme for week one: watchfulness.
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The Spirituality of Advent
Dr. Tim Gray discusses the spirituality of Advent and the joy of waiting for Christ.
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First Week of Advent | Behold with Sr. Miriam James
Let the Holy Family be your light through Advent as you receive the healing power of Christ.
In this beautiful guided video series, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT—author of the bestselling book Restore and co-host of the Abiding Together Podcast — walks with you as you explore familial wounds w...
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Making Advent Great for Kids
Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker discuss how to help kids experience Advent as a joyful season of preparation for Christmas.
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Guiding Star: The Role of Nature, Prophecy, & Reason in Seeking the Messiah
Guiding Star: The Role of Nature, Prophecy, and Reason in Seeking the Messiah by Dr. Tim Gray
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Episode 1: Coming Home for Christmas
"Learn more about our deepest longing to be 'home' for Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber.
Watch all of The True Meaning of Christmas video series with Dr. Michael Barber.
To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book,""The True Meaning of Christmas"", available on Catholic.Market."
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Episode 2: Christmas Trees
"Learn more about the history of Christmas Trees and what they symbolize in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
Watch all of The True Meaning of Christmas video series with Dr. Michael Barber.
To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book,""The True Meaning of Christmas"", available on C...
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Episode 3: The Birth of the Lord
Learn about the significance of Jesus as "Lord" in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
Watch all of The True Meaning of Christmas video series with Dr. Michael Barber.
To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book,"The True Meaning of Christmas", available on Catholic.Market.
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The Augustine Institute Show - Preparing for Advent - Dr. Ben Akers
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How should we prepare for the liturgical season of Advent? Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Dr. Ben Akers to discuss how we can prepare our hearts for Advent.
Watch Dr. Barber's reflections on "The True Meaning of Christmas" on F...
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Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting by Mary Francis
"These Advent reflections by the abbess of a Poor Clare monastery, an accomplished spiritual writer, focus our attention on the coming of Jesus into our lives. There is a double movement to this coming: both our active preparation to be ready for him and our patient waiting for the Lord to arrive...
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Advent: Rethinking the Season by Dr. Tim Gray
Advent is an odd season. Unlike most other seasons, it’s a season that isn’t about itself, but is instead about preparing for Christmas. But that reality often gets lost in the shuffle and stress of trying to find all the right gifts, decorations, and dinner ingredients. In this Lighthouse Talk a...