Advent for Everyone (eBook, EPUB)

'Hope is not the product of opinion or argument . . . There has to be something else - an impetus to act, a vision, something that fires our imagination.'At a time when many feel defeated by the world's problems, Vincent Nichols reminds us why we need to hold on to hope - and how we can offer genuine hope to those who need it most. With questions for reflection at the end of each chapter, this stirring book will encourage people of all faith backgrounds to come together and work towards a better future for all.'What makes us human? . . . What holds us together across cultures, religions, gender and many other differences? Cardinal Nichols' answers are both deeply realistic and deeply hopeful.'Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury'This book . . . is an important call to action, and one that will encourage real-life transformation.'Ben Cooley, Chief Executive, Hope for Justice

Tom Wright invites you on an Advent journey with the apotles Peter, Paul and John, linking his reflections to the Sunday readings for Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary

Introduction
Week 1: A Time for Thanksgiving
First Sunday of Advent - Thankful for God's Grace (1 Corinthians 1.3-9)
Monday - Thanksgiving in Suffering (2 Corinthians 1.8-11)
Tuesday - Grace, Generosity and Gratitude (2 Corinthians 9.6-15)
Wednesday - Prayer for Wisdom and Gratitude (Colossians 1.9-14)
Thursday - Thanksgiving is Key! (1 Timothy 4.1-5)
Friday - A Call for Gratitude (Hebrews 12.25-29)
Saturday - Praise and Thanks to the Creator (Revelation 4.6b-11)
Week 2: A Time for Patience
Second Sunday of Advent - God's Patience (2 Peter 3.8-15a)
Monday - Judgement is Coming - So Keep Going! (2 Timothy 4.1-5)
Tuesday - Keep Up the Good Work (Hebrews 6.9-12)
Wednesday - Looking to Jesus (Hebrews 12.1-3)
Thursday - The Effect of Patience (James 1.1-8)
Friday - Patience and Trust (James 5.7-11)
Saturday - Patience in Prayer (James 5.13-20)
Week 3: A Time for Humility
Third Sunday of Advent - The Example of John (John 1.6-8, 19-28)
Monday - Boasting in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1.26-31)
Tuesday - Bearing One Another's Burdens (Galatians 6.1-5)
Wednesday - The Mind of the Messiah (Philippians 2.5-11)
Thursday - Humility and Faith (James 4.1-10)
Friday - Living by the Trust of God (James 4.11-17)
Saturday - Humble Shepherds (1 Peter 5.1-7)
Week 4: A Time for Joy
Fourth Sunday of Advent - A Joyful Blessing (Romans 16.25-27)
Monday - The God Who Comforts the Downcast (2 Corinthians 7.2-10)
Tuesday - True Happiness (Philippians 2.25-30)
Wednesday - Celebrate in the Lord! (Philippians 4.2-8)
Thursday - Paul's Joy and Crown (1 Thessalonians 2.17-20)
Friday - The Great Rescue (Revelation 7.9-17)
Saturday - New Heaven, New Earth (Revelation 21.1-5)