Illuminate your Advent
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Illuminate: A Guided Journey Through AdventAdvent invites us to prepare our hearts for Christ—but it’s easy to lose sight of the light we’re waiting for.
Illuminate, a guided daily Advent journal with Fr. John Nepil (and an optional weekly video), helps us rediscover the light of Christ that transforms every part of our lives—our relationships, our struggles, and our hope for what’s to come.For Personal or Small-Group Reflection
Just 15 minutes a day
The Illuminate Guided Journal provides:- Daily Scripture reading
- Short reflections to connect faith to everyday life
- Simple prayer exercises
- Practical challenges to live your faith
How to Participate
- Order your copy of the Illuminate Guided Journal from Ave Maria Press (softcover or e-book)
. - Set aside 15 minutes a day, beginning Sunday, November 30, for the Scripture, reflection, and prayer in the journal.
- Watch the optional weekly video, linked below.
- Go deeper! Consider hosting a small group for weekly reflection. See more below!
- Daily Scripture reading
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Consider hosting a small group
It's simple! Gather weekly. Reflect together. Grow in faith.
- Choose a weekly one-hour time to meet during the four weeks of Advent—at home, a coffee shop, or another comfortable setting. With personal hospitality being central to the small group experience, the parish is not providing space for meeting on campus or organizing groups. This happens where life happens!
- Invite family, friends, or neighbors.
- At each gathering:
- Welcome and provide a simple beverage or snack
- Open with prayer
- Watch the weekly video (optional)
- Together, share your reflections from the week’s Illuminate readings
- Close with prayer
Bonus for Small-Groups: Half-Price Journals
HOSTS, let us know you're hosting through the form below, and - as supplies last - we'll send a link for you and your group members to purchase half-price journals through our parish. - Choose a weekly one-hour time to meet during the four weeks of Advent—at home, a coffee shop, or another comfortable setting. With personal hospitality being central to the small group experience, the parish is not providing space for meeting on campus or organizing groups. This happens where life happens!
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Illuminate: Weekly Themes
Fr. John Nepil leads us on a four-week journey through darkness to light. Beginning with the prologue of St. John’s gospel, he reveals the profound hope found in the Word made flesh―the sacred mystery of the Incarnation.
Week 1: Word―“In the beginning was the Word…”
Encounter the eternal Word of God and learn to hear his voice speaking into your daily life.Week 2: Light―“The light shines in the darkness…”
See how Christ’s light breaks through fear, doubt, and uncertainty, guiding you to embrace truth and hope.Week 3: Faith―“He came as a witness to testify to the light…”
Like John the Baptist, become a bold and faithful witness to Christ’s love, bringing light to those around you.Week 4: Life―“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
Celebrate the miracle of the Incarnation and experience the fullness of God’s love in your everyday life.
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Weekly Videos
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