Advent with the Saints
A Daily Devotional
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Pub Date 21 Aug 2026 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
A daily Catholic Advent devotional to help you slow down, pray more deeply, and prepare your heart for Christmas.
If Advent feels rushed, distracted, or overly busy, Advent with the Saints: A Daily Devotional offers a more intentional way to live the season. This Catholic Advent devotional guides readers through daily prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal rooted in the Mass readings and bits of wisdom from the saints.
Written by Franciscan friar and gifted homilist Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, this daily devotional leads you through Advent and the Octave of Christmas with insights shaped by scripture, the liturgy, and the long Tradition of the Church.
This Catholic daily devotional for Advent brings you into prayer alongside biblical figures such as Isaiah, St. John the Baptist, Hannah, and Mary; beloved saints including seasonal favorites St. Nicholas, St. Juan Diego, and St. Lucy; and modern-day saints such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. John XXIII.
This Catholic Advent devotional includes
- daily reflections grounded in the Mass readings;
- short, accessible spiritual practices for each day;
- prayer with scripture, saints, and the liturgical season;
- reflections for the Octave of Christmas; and
- a flexible format that can be used year after year.
Designed to accommodate the varying length of Advent across all three liturgical cycles, this devotional offers reflections for all the possible days of Advent, along with the Octave of Christmas—the eight-day period from December 25 through January 1.
Perfect for individuals, small groups, parish programs, Catholic schools, and ministry settings, this devotional also works well for bulk gifting and parish-wide Advent outreach.
Advent with the Saints helps readers move beyond the noise and pressure of the season toward a more focused and prayerful Advent experience. It is a companion for anyone who wants to slow down, pray with intention, and prepare their heart to welcome Christ at Christmas.
This is the book that helps you truly live Advent—not just get through it on your way to Christmas!
Advance Praise
“Fr. Greg Friedman’s Advent reflections are a treasure! Fr. Greg brings the lived experience of the saints into dialogue with our daily lives with solid biblical understanding deeply rooted in Catholic Tradition. Using personal experience, books, movies, history, and contemporary life, he helps us pray through Advent and the Octave of Christmas in fresh and inspiring ways.”
Fr. Jeffrey Scheeler, OFM
Pastor of Church of the Transfiguration in Southfield, Michigan
“I value the Advent season as a time for reflection as Christmas approaches. Every year I buy a new Advent book. This nice little booklet, which invokes the saints, many of whom have unique insights, will be of help in providing spiritual food to nourish my soul and heart to better appreciate the birth of Christ. I recommend it!”
Bernadette K., Book reviewer
“Inspiring and helpful for the Advent journey to Christmas. Love the stories of the saints and the meaning of Christmas. The book is full of tenderness and the meaning of life.”
Scott, Book reviewer
“Each day features a church saint and is linked to the relevant liturgy. A brief commentary references the saint and one of the scripture verses with a suggestion for an action response and a small prayer. Various saints piqued my interest, leading me to Google them afterward. It is a gentle accompaniment for the season.”
Ian A., Book reviewer
“I have enjoyed Fr. Greg’s reflections and would love to let him know that he has had a very positive impact on my spiritual life!”
Karin E., Book reviewer
“I have greatly benefitted from Fr. Greg’s reflections. His approach and commentary are kind, caring, and purposeful. He guides us along, providing light with his caring demeanor toward those he teaches.”
Terry, Book reviewer
“I love Fr. Greg's reflections! He is pastoral and links the readings to our contemporary world. Thank you, Fr. Greg!”
Greg B., Book reviewer
“Fr. Greg Friedman presents thoughtful, historical, scripture-based readings and information in such a respectful, gentle manner. I hope to find more of his writing for contemplation!”
Gayle P., Amazon review
“As a member of our parish’s Monday evening group of men who have joined together for eight years now to pray the Rosary, reflect, and discuss the applicability of the Sunday liturgy on our journey, I offer this: The reflections and support of Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, via his writing and teaching has been of benefit to me. I deeply appreciate the clarity and beauty of Fr. Friedman’s take on the liturgy and our lives as Catholics. Thank you, y vaya con Dios.”
Paul A., Amazon review
“I have greatly benefited from Fr. Greg’s homilies, videos, and other works. He has had a tremendous impact on my life during some spiritual struggles.”
Cindi B., Amazon review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781646805136 |
| PRICE | $5.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 64 |