The Liturgical Home: Advent

by Ashley Wallace

Advent is the beginning of the Church year, but it is often neglected in the rush of shopping and holiday preparation. Why not slow down, and focus instead on the promises of God? Bring the hope of Advent to your home, with Ashley as your guide.

In this edition of The Liturgical Home, Ashley explains the significance of Advent, and

~ An Introduction to Advent at Home
~ Ways to Celebrate Advent and Special Days
~ Advent Calendar and Ornament Ideas
~ A Set of Devotions For Every Day
~ Recipes!

Your family will be blessed as these new traditions point you to Christ for years to come.

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2022

Reviews

[Rochelle Saldaña · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an informative book about the liturgical tradition of Advent, specifically Anglican practices. A very practical and useful guide for any family along the Canterbury Trail!

[Kate Moffitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource for Advent! I love the layout; it is accessible and allows you to choose your level of advent engagement while providing thorough information. We have used all aspects of the book including several of the recipes. I chose 4 stars because the readings are at times far too long to do with children. (Looking at the story of Ruth here) and need to be adapted with shorter attention spans in mind; also so that kids can read too.

[Sarah Lanclos · Rating 2 out of 5]

No references are given for the sources for her information on traditions, etc. I can't always tell what is actually a tradition recorded and practiced somewhere, and what is something she likes to do at home for her own family. Although she claims to be traditional Anglican, she omits the collects for each Sunday of Advent (some of the most beautiful all year) in favor of her own new written prayers. She also claims a certain meaning for each Advent candle that I've never seen anywhere else (the "pink" candle is "Mary"?!), and again gives no sources. I like the idea of the book, but would like to see her revise it and include all that information.