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Faith & Festivity: The MARANATHA Advent Wreath COLLECTION
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items Saints_Aplenty's Advent Faith & Festivity Series continues with the addition of the MARANATHA Advent Wreath COLLECTION of 36 items designed to complement your 40-day faith journey to Christmas.
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Getting into the Advent Spirit...
MARANATHA!
Advent Wreaths
The MARANATHA Advent Wreath COLLECTION from Saints_Aplenty on Zazzle
Making and Buying Advent Wreaths
Getting into the Advent Spirit...
Advent is the first religious season of the Church or Liturgical Year. Its 40 days are a timespan set aside for preparing to welcome Jesus into your home and heart at Christmas through prayer and reflection. Here are suggested readings and carols that will help you get into the Advent spirit!
Here is your guide to the Catholic Readings at Mass for the upcoming Advent season… The new Church or Liturgical Year begins with the First Sunday of Advent. This year's dating is particularly interesting. Advent itself always begins on the Sunday closest to November 30th, the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle; hence, it can date any time from November 27th to December 3rd. This year (2025) Advent begins ri... And, on November 30th, the readings at Mass will begin anew with Cycle A of the Lectionary! (See https://aleteia.org/2019/12/08/how-to-know-if-the-sunday-readings-are-year-a-b-or-c/ for calculating the reading cycles.) + See also: https://www.usccb.org/resources/2026cal.pdf for the entire 2026 calemdar.
Catholic Readings for Advent 2025 - Mass Readings and Homily
Hymns for Advent conveniently divided for church groups into two categories: hymns in the public domain and hymns still under copyright. + Useful!
Hymns for Advent - LiturgyTools.net
A comprehensive guide to 151 songs for Advent… This list contains no songs associated specifically with the phrase Maranatha but boasts a wide variety of traditional and modern carols.
Advent Hymns and Songs (151 Traditional and Modern Carols) - Christianity FAQ
MARANATHA!
Aramaic was the everyday language of the common people in the ancient Middle East. In his public ministry, Jesus spoke in the Galilean dialect of that language. The phrase Maranatha appears only once in the Bible, however, in a Pauline Epistle (1 Cor...
A short etymology of the word from a Catholic perspective…
What does Maranatha mean
A longer discussion of the term in the Christian past and present… Informative!
What Do Christians Mean When They Say Maranatha? - Topical Studies
This is a folk-style Advent hymn first published in the 1976. For its composer Estelle White (1925-2011), see godsongs.net/2013/10/estelle-white-musician-and-hymn-writer.html. This version is performed by Emmaus Music, a UK group of Catholics who create sung and instrumental Christian music to be used in any activity - from personal reflection and study, to Church services and school worship. For more of their music, see: youtube.com/@EmmausMusic/videos
Like a Sea Without a Shore (Maranatha!) | Come Lord Jesus, Come
I have been unable to find any biographical information on the composer G. Westpfal This version of the 1981 hymn was recorded live during the 11:00 am celebration of the First Sunday of Advent in 2021 at St. Christopher Church, West Covina, Californ...
Maranatha I (Westphal) cover by Choir of Angels
For the composer Janèt Sullivan Whitaker, see: https://www.ocp.org/en-us/artists/3315/janet-sullivan-whitaker. This hymn was first published in 1994. It is sung here by the Sunday 7pm Choir. This Catholic choir normally serves the parish of St. Francis de Sales Church in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, singing beautiful, Christian sacred choral music of all types (from Chant, Hymns, Taize and SATB anthems, to Contemporary, Gospel, and Spiritual).... sunday7pmchoir.com.
Maranatha, Come Lord Jesus | Advent Hymn | Janet Sullivan Whitaker | Choir with Lyrics
If you enjoyed the last entry--the one to the immediate left, you'll also enjoy these two melodious compilations of Advent songs and hymns sung to piano accompaniment by the same choir… Highly recommended as an antidote to the hustle and bustle of De... (The only drawback to listening on YouTube is the frequent commercial interruptions.) + The URL for the second part is youtube.com/watch?v=rKT9HQGfqrk
Songs of Advent | 8 Christian & Catholic Advent Hymns & Songs | Choir w/ Lyrics | Sunday 7pm Choir
Advent Wreaths
Like the Christmas tree, the Advent wreath owes its popularity to German Lutherans who originated the tradition in the early-mid 18th century and brought it to America in the 1930s. It has subsequently been adopted by many other Christian denominatio...
A visual take on the symbolism of the Advent wreath…
Anatomy of an Advent Wreath | Christmas | December | Winter | littlewaychapel
Everything you want or need to know about Advent wreaths…
Advent Wreath and Candles Meaning and Symbolism Explained
Print this for yourself and your family members! A handy program of readings and prayers for the four Sundays of Advent…
Advent Wreath Prayers | Dynamic Catholic
The MARANATHA Advent Wreath COLLECTION from Saints_Aplenty on Zazzle
This Collection of 36 items is built around two themes: the Aramaic phrase Maranatha and the Advent wreath. Some items are designed for Advent as a whole. Other items are devoted to the themes of the individual weeks and appear as informal groups of ...
At Saints_Aplenty we believe in celebrating religious holidays--like Christmas--well, … religiously! Flying an Advent house flag with the phrase Maranatha (“Come, Lord”), an image of an Advent wreath, and a wish for hope, peace, joy, and love (Advent...
MARANATHA Advent Wreath House Flag
Post a gentle reminder on your front lawn of what the pre-Christmas season should be all about: preparing for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Our Advent garden flag features the phrase Maranatha (“Come, Lord”), an image of an Advent wreath, and a wish for hope, peace, joy, and love (Advent’s themes). Inspirational!
MARANATHA Advent Wreath Garden Flag
Extend your best wishes for the pre-Christmas season to family, friends, and neighbors by posting this one-sided garden flag on your front lawn. This flag features a wish for the viewer to be filled with hope, peace, joy, and love (Advent’s weekly th...
1-sided Advent Wreath and Best Wishes Garden Flag
You'll find many possibilities for decorating with this versatile wood-topped tapestry. It features an illustration of an Advent wreath made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit between the arched word Maranatha ("Come, Lord") and the ho...
Generic MARANATHA Advent Wreath Hanging Tapestry
Advent is a time of preparation and reflection. Here is a notebook with seasonal imagery on the cover for you to personalize as a prayer journal.
Personalized Advent Prayer Journal
Cute mini candles to give out as mementos, souvenirs, or "just because…"
Advent Wreath Mini Candle Favors
This scented jar candle features an illustration of an Advent wreath made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit against a background of horizontal stripes on both sides. The horizontal stripes are bordered in white and, reading from top t...
Advent Wreath Word Stripes Scented Candle
A gift version of a scented Advent Wreath jar candle with a personalized message…
Advent Wreath Scented Candle
Celebrate the Advent season with a pillar candle featuring the image of a traditional wreath on a striped background. The stripes contain the words hope, peace, joy, and love that epitomize the Advent season's themes.
Advent Wreath Word Stripes Pillar Candle
A square Advent Scarf patterned with the staggered Aramaic Phrase MARANATHA ("Come, Lord") in bold capital letters on a violet (light purple or lilac) background. + Tastefully understated…
Advent Scarf Patterned with the Phrase MARANATHA
A rectangular scarf patterned all over with a staggered illustration of an Advent wreath made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit. Wear it hung loose over both shoulders as shown or looped around the neck with one end casually draped to the back. + Classy!
Generic Advent Wreath Patterned Scarf
This rectangular chiffon scarf features an illustration of an Advent wreath made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit against a background of horizontal stripes on its ends. The horizontal stripes are bordered in white and, reading from ...
Advent Wreath on Striped Background Scarf
A square scarf worn here “bib” or bandana style densely patterned with lit advent candles… Bold and stylish!
Dense Overall Pattern of Advent Candles Square Scarf
Another rectangular Advent scarf that can be worn hung loosely over both shoulders as shown, or looped around the neck with one end casually draped to the back! This scarf is densely patterned all over with lit Advent candles. + For the church lady with pizazz!
Overall Pattern of Advent Candles Rectangular Scarf
A tile-topped wooden gift box with the stylized image of an Advent wreath above the word MARANATHA in bold capital letters… A classy minimalist design
MARANATHA Advent Wreath Gift Box
A classy stylized Advent wreath on stickers round and square to seal your mail in December…
Advent Wreath Stickers
If you send only one Advent card per person, this is the card to send! The sentiment covers all four Advent themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love!
Generic MARANATHA Advent Wreath Greeting Card
A neck tie that can be worn all Advent long featuring a staggered pattern of Advent wreaths made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit on a violet background… Classy!
Generic Advent Wreath Patterned Neck Tie
Send a message of HOPE with the first of four greeting cards in a series marking the four weeks of Advent…
Card #1 of 4 for Advent (First Week: HOPE)
Are you a Greeter? An Usher? Or, a Lector at your Church? You'll be inspired and inspiring wearing a MARANATHA necktie from Saints_Aplenty on Zazzle! The theme for the First Week of Advent is HOPE. This word appears in the white as part of the background design…
Maranatha Tie #1 of 4 for Advent (First Week: HOPE)
Send a message of PEACE with the second of four greeting cards in a series marking the four weeks of Advent…
Card #2 of 4 for Advent (Second Week: PEACE)
Are you a Greeter? An Usher? Or, a Lector at your Church? Make a public profession of faith as well as a fashion statement by wearing our weekly Advent ties! Week 2: PEACE… Inspirational!
Maranatha Tie #2 of 4 for Advent (Second Week: PEACE)
Send a message of JOY with the third of four greeting cards in a series marking the four weeks of Advent…
Card #3 of 4 for Advent (Third Week: JOY)
Are you a Greeter? An Usher? Or, a Lector at your Church? You'll be inspired and inspiring wearing a MARANATHA necktie from Saints_Aplenty on Zazzle! The theme for the Third Week of Advent is JOY. This word appears in the white as part of the backgro...
Maranatha Tie #3 of 4 for Advent (Third Week: JOY)
Send a message of LOVE with the fourth of four greeting cards in a series marking the four weeks of Advent…
Card #4 of 4 for Advent (Fourth Week: LOVE)
Are you a Greeter? An Usher? Or, a Lector at your Church? Make a public profession of faith as well as a fashion statement by wearing our weekly Advent ties! Week 4: LOVE… Inspirational!
Maranatha Tie #4 of 4 for Advent (Fourth Week: LOVE)
A seasonal necktie densely patterned with lit advent candles… Bold and striking!
Dense Overall Pattern of Advent Candles Neck Tie
For a more subtle nod to the Advent season than a necktie, gentlemen, we offer a tie bar with the word MARANATHA between holly leaves and berries on a lilac or pink background! Classy!
Violet Maranatha Advent Tie Bar (Also available in Pink)
Our minimalist Advent ornament features a seasonal wreath with four lit candles on the front and a heartfelt wish on the back. Our demo sentiment covers all four Advent themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love! But, feel free to personalize the message with your own text! + Makes a great gift for yourself, a friend, or a family member!
Advent Wreath Ceramic Ornament
Another all-Advent-season ornament in a different style and shape!
Advent Wreath on Striped Background Ceramic Ornament
Our square violet ornament for the First Week of Advent features an Advent wreath on the front atop a pattern of white diagonal stripes containing the word HOPE. Hope is the theme of the week. A heartfelt sentiment appears on the back. + First in a series of 4. Collect them all!
Ornament #1 of 4: 1st Week of Advent (HOPE)
Our square violet ornament for the Second Week of Advent features an Advent wreath on the front atop a pattern of white diagonal stripes containing the word PEACE. Peace is the theme of the week. A heartfelt sentiment appears on the back. + Second in a series of 4. Collect them all!
Ornament #2 of 4: 2nd Week of Advent (PEACE)
Our square pink ornament--pink for Gaudete Sunday--for the Third Week of Advent features an Advent wreath on the front atop a pattern of white diagonal stripes containing the word JOY. Joy is the theme of the week. A heartfelt sentiment appears on th... Third in a series of 4. Collect them all!
Ornament #3 of 4: 3rd Week of Advent (JOY)
Our square violet ornament for the Fourth Week of Advent features an Advent wreath on the front atop a pattern of white diagonal stripes containing the word LOVE. Love is the theme of the week. A heartfelt sentiment appears on the back. Last in a ser...
Ornament #4 of 4: 4th Week of Advent (LOVE)
A contour-cut sticker with an illustration of an Advent wreath made of evergreens and holly with all four candles lit between the arched word Maranatha ("Come, Lord") and the horizontal word Advent--both in large capital letters. Has multiple potenti...
Generic Maranatha Advent Wreath Sticker
Making and Buying Advent Wreaths
The title says it all! Great!
Advent Wreath Crafts For Kids (The Ultimate List!)
My favorite Advent wreath tutorial for an especially elegant centerpiece!
DIY Advent Wreath Tutorial: Simple Steps for a Beautiful Centerpiece
Classic, kitschy, elaborate, minimalist, rustic, glittery--you'll find examples of all kinds of Advent wreaths here! A good place to start your DIY project…
27 Advent Wreath DIY Ideas to Spark Your Holiday Spirit - Postage Master
Several more very modern DIY Advent Wreaths to consider making! Interesting.
17 Modern Advent Wreath Ideas that are Beautiful and Meaningful!
No need to despair if you're all thumbs though, you'll find many beautiful pre-made Advent wreaths available from, say, Walmart in all price ranges! Here's a link to Walmart's online offerings + To avoid disappointment, be sure to check if the candles are included or not. (For the record, they usually aren't and represent an extra expense.)
Advent Wreath
Of course, you'll find the largest selection of Advent wreaths for sale on Amazon! Just be sure to check if the candles are included or not to avoid disappointment. (For the record, they usually aren't unless they're LEDs.)
Amazon.com: Advent Wreath