The Promise: Advent and Christmas Reflections 2025
As we count down to Christmas, the Diocese of Wollongong is now taking orders for their Advent publication "The Promise: Daily Advent and Christmas Reflections 2024".
Find hope and meaning this Advent and Christmas with The Promise, a beautifully presented 88-page book of daily reflections designed to guide you from the beginning of Advent (30 November 2025) through to the Baptism of the Lord (11 January 2026). Each page offers profound insights through daily Scripture-based meditations and contemplative prayers that invite you to recognise God's promise fulfilled in Christ and to live in joyful anticipation of his coming.
The Promise is more than devotional—it is a companion for the season, drawing deeper into the mystery of Advent expectation and Christmas joy. Whether you are seeking to grow in faith, to share with family or community, or simply to pause in prayer each day, this book offers renewal and encouragement.
The book is enriched with striking religious artwork from the Masters—including Caravaggio, Bouguereau, Dürer, Botticelli, Berchem, and La Tour—with “Artwork Spotlight” reflections written by Monsignor Graham Schmitzer, providing fresh spiritual perspectives on these masterpieces.
Many favourite contributors return: Fr Antony Jukes OFM, Sr Susanna Edmunds OP, Fr John Corrigan, Fr Joshua Whitehead, Fr Christopher G. Sarkis, Sr Elena Marie Piteo OP, Therese Mills MGL, Peter Gilmore, Katherine Stone MGL, Trish McCarthy, Sr Magdalen Mather OSB, Matthew Ockinga, Sr Mary Helen Hill OP, Fr Richard Green OSPPE, Kate Atkins MGL, Jude Hennessy, Dcn Darren McDowell, Sr Anastasia Reeves OP, Fr Sean Cullen, Monsignor Graham Schmitzer, Amy Micallef and Arnie Hurdoyal.
The Promise is an ideal gift for family, friends, and colleagues—many purchase it as a faith-filled alternative to Christmas cards.
The Promise brings wisdom and spiritual direction from a range of wonderful contributors.
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If you have questions or you would like to place a phone or email order, please make contact on 02 4222 2411 or at orders@dow.org.au.
Booklet distribution has started.
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