I've re-posted my Advent calendar for 2009... and the first door will open on Tuesday, December 1.



If you'd like to add this Advent calendar to your website, you can copy and paste the code below:

<a href="http://www.doxaweb.com/advent/calendar.asp"><img src="http://www.doxaweb.com/advent/calendar_thumb.jpg" border="0" height="100" width="120"></a>

You can change the height and width as needed to make it fit on your site.


NOTE: Since Advent actually starts today, I've posted a short animation for the First Sunday of Advent here.

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O Emmanuel,
king and lawgiver,
desire of the nations,
Savior of all people,
come and set us free, Lord our God.

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 23 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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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 the dust.

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 22 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 21 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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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 dwell in darkness and the shadow of death;
and lead your captive people into freedom.

From the O Antiphons

Day 20 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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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 before you.
Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 19 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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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 your mighty hand to set us free.

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 18 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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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.

from the "O Antiphons"

Day 17 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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Father in heaven,
the day draws near when the glory of your Son
will make radiant the night of the waiting world.
May the lure of greed not impede us from the joy
which moves the hearts of those who seek him.
May the darkness not blind us
to the vision of wisdom
which fills the minds of those who find him.

from Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent

Day 7 of the Advent calendar has been posted. Click the image to view the calendar.

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Today I've posted my online Advent calendar for 2008:

http://www.doxaweb.com/advent/calendar.asp

Since content created in Flash doesn't play on the iPhone, I've created special pages that will play for iPhone users.

Just click on a number to open the door. The first door is marked "30", because Advent begins this year on November 30. I've disabled the doors to the days that haven't arrived yet, so there won't be any cheating. :)

I've also updated my home page for the season.

Have a blessed Advent!

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