Advent and Christmas Resources
Celebrating Advent and Christmas
Discover music collections, prayer resources, playlists and more, all created to help you prepare for and celebrate the arrival of Our Lord.
The more room we make in our hearts and lives for Jesus, the more we are conformed to his image, the more of him there is in the world. As Thomas Merton wrote, “The Advent mystery in our own lives is the beginning of the end of all, in us, that is not yet Christ” (Seasons of Celebration).
This Advent and Christmas, while enjoying the beauty and festivity of the season, may we all go a little deeper. Let us recognize the parts of ourselves that are “not Christ,” and make room for more of him. Let us deepen our prayer, our meditation on his word and our reverence for the Eucharist, all the while imploring the Holy Spirit for this grace. As the popular hymn puts it, “Prepare we in our hearts a home where such a mighty guest may come” (“On Jordan’s Bank”).
This Advent, may Christ come into our hearts more fully than ever before. Come, Lord Jesus! Maranatha!
Wade Wisler, Publisher
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Seasonal Resources
Pray the novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, begin and end each day with morning and evening prayer, or introduce new modern antiphons into your music ministry.
Choral Music
Find a variety of new and old favorites among these engaging hymns and anthems within OCP's choral series.
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Music for small choirs
Discover exciting choral arrangements that can be sung with limited personnel — including English, Spanish and bilingual titles, in 2-part, 3-part, SAB, SAT and unison.
Advent Meditation
This hour-long meditative playlist features contemporary songs for the season of Advent from some of today's most popular Catholic artists.
This 30 minute long meditation for the season of Advent is filled with beautiful choral arrangements of some of the most beloved hymns and songs.
Playlists
Select a playlist below and start listening on your favorite streaming service. Be sure to follow OCP on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
Reflections from Dan Schutte
Find inspiration and hope in these faith-filled reflections from acclaimed composer and music minister Dan Schutte.
Advent and Christmas Blogs
Discover new and timeless ways to celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas with blogs from musicians and liturgical experts.
The Commons
Watch popular Catholic musicians as they perform some of their favorite songs and share the inspiration behind them
Gifts/Deals
Save on CDs, songbooks and PDF octavos for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. View a complete list of our online deals here.
Parishioner Personal Missal Program
Promote safe, active participation in the liturgy, at home and in church this Advent season
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