Encountering Emmanuel is a beautiful guided Advent journal for prayer and meditation for women written by Heather Kym of the Abiding Together podcast. Using Encountering Emmanuel, Heather extends a heartfelt invitation to embrace stillness and silence amid life’s chaos, allowing God to dwell in the depths of your being. Each day you’ll journey deeper into the meaning of Advent with a meditation, stunning art, reflection questions, a prayer, and journaling space.  The journal may be purchased online from Ave Maria Press for $11.95. Please consider joining us as we "Encounter Emmanuel" together this Advent.

Fierce is a daily guide for men during the season of Advent. Written by Paul George, (author of Holy Grit) Fierce will equip men of all ages and vocations to embrace the spiritual fatherhood that they're called to. Following the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd, the author uses storytelling and meditation to strengthen virtue and deep prayer as we prepare for the Christmas season.  The guide may be purchased online from Blessed Is She for $12.00.

Meetings will be held on the following Saturday mornings from 10am - 11am:  Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 21 and Dec 28 (optional followup).  Women will meet in the upper room in the Annex building (chapel) and the men will meet in the rectory.

Please contact Lisa Sweet at claremontfaithformation@gmail.com or the Parish Office to register.