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Peace of ChristmasLet us be numbered among those who stay awake, living at the ready, saying “yes” to all of the invitations of grace given to us during this wonderful season of Advent.

On Sunday, November 29 we begin the Advent Season. What is Advent? The word advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning coming or arrival. In the Church’s liturgical calendar, Advent is the season of hope in which we prepare to celebrate the commemoration of the first coming of Jesus Christ and look forward to his Second Coming. 

While these two perspectives constitute the Church’s official understanding of the season, Advent suggests yet a third coming, one by which the season becomes more than just a time of year, and the liturgy more than mere ceremony: it is the coming of Christ within us. During Advent, the Incarnation should become a personal experience of Christ growing within us through the power of the Holy Spirit.

During this season our society tells us to hurry - get this bargain - shop here - so many shopping days until Christmas. Our faith invites us to slow down - to wait - to prepare. Such contradictions! In order to assist us a little in the slowing down process, Campus Ministry offers Advent Reflections. This will provide you with a time to stop, to read and to reflect a bit on the message of the Advent season.

Go to our Advent Reflections 

Learn more about the Advent season


Advent Programs and Services

Campus Ministry in conjunction with the college offers a variety of programs and services during Advent. Due to the early end of the semester, of our Advent programming will be virtual. Follow us on Instagram @stacampusministry to stay updated on our programming and videos. 
 

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    Advent Reflections

    Members of the Anselmian community have written daily reflections throughout Advent. A simple reminder to slow down, reflect, and prepare for this Holy season. Reflections are written by faculty, staff, monks, students, and alumni.
     

    Christmas Giving Tree

    To benefit Waypoint. Our Giving Tree will be strictly virtual this year due to the early end of the semester. For more information or to obtain the Amazon wishlist, please contact: Joycelin Raho at jraho@anselm.edu or 603-641-7170

     

    DecemberSong

    Performance of songs of the Advent and Christmas Seasons by the Saint Anselm College Choir

     

    Christmas Tree and Manger Blessing

    Traditional Blessing of Manger Scene and Christmas tree. For more information: Father Stephen Lawson slawson@anslem.edu 603-641-7731.

     

    Advent Prayer Cards, Christmas Cards and Books

    Advent Prayer Cards, Christmas Cards and Books are available for purchase in Campus Ministry Office in the Jean Student Center.

  • Celebration of the Eucharist in Advent

    Celebration of the Eucharist in Advent

    *The Abbey Church is closed to any guests throughout the Advent and Christmas season due to Covid 19 Precautions*
    Visit the Saint Anselm Abbey link below for virtual live-stream link.


    Abbey Church

    • Sunday: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    • Monday: 5:15 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 5:15 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 5:15 p.m. in upper Abbey Church and 9 p.m. in lower Abbey Church
    • Thursday: 5:15 p.m.
    • Friday: 5:15 p.m.
    • Saturday: 11:50 a.m.

    For the Mass & prayer schedule visit the Saint Anselm Abbey

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Abbey Church

    *The Abbey Church is closed to guests for the Advent and Christmas season due to Covid 19 Precautions*
    The college community is welcome to celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours with the Benedictine Monks of Saint Anselm Abbey. Please arrive a little early and a monk will assist you with seating and orientating you with the prayer book. Seating is in the choir section behind the main altar.

    Sunday
    Morning Prayer Lauds 7:10 a.m.
    Daytime Prayer Terce 8:30 a.m.
    Evening Prayer Vespers 5:30 p.m.

    Monday through Friday
    Morning Prayer Vigils and Lauds 6 a.m.
    Daytime Prayer Sext 12 p.m.
    Evening Prayer Vespers 7:05 p.m.

    Saturday
    Morning Prayer Vigils and Lauds 6 a.m.
    Daytime Prayer Vespers 5:35 p.m.
    Office of Readings Vigils 7:30 p.m.

Daily Advent Reflections

Advent Reflections for 2020

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