We’ll be doing an Advent readalong starting November 27 (the first Sunday of Advent) with the book Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen. Nouwen was a Dutch priest and professor, and one of my favorite Christian writers. I think one of the things that makes his work so simple and still, and perfect for Advent, is that he suffered from serious depression, so he doesn’t take anything for granted.
The book is based on his writings and each day includes a thought from Nouwen, a short section from the Bible, a prayer, and an action to take that day. We’ll be doing one reading each day during Advent and for each of the twelve days of Christmas.
I hope you’ll join in, whether or not you’ve had any experience with Advent or with doing faith readings before, or whether you even believe in God. It’s six weeks until we start, so you have plenty of time to order the book and get it.