Ascension, the world leader in Catholic Faith Formation, has launched a new Advent Journal entitled Rejoice! The Journal features daily Advent Meditations with Mary by Fr. Mark Toups, a popular diocesan priest from Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana where he is currently the Director of Seminarians.
“This Journal provides an opportunity for readers to reflect on a new Advent meditation every day and then write their own personal reflection on an adjacent page,” said Carrie Kline, Ascension Project Manager. “This will make what is a very unique Journal a keepsake for many years to come.”
Ms Kline added: “Fr. Mark has an uncanny way of getting to the essence of a spiritual truth and his meditations will help all readers – young and old – draw closer to the Mother of God,” The Journal focuses on four distinct moments and experiences in the life of Mary: The Annunciation, the Visitation, the Journey to Bethlehem, and the Nativity.
“Each week of Rejoice! has a theme that allows you to dive deeply into the lessons Mary has to share about welcoming Jesus into her life,” said Fr. Toups. “Each theme will help you walk closer and closer to the ultimate goal of preparing for the person of Jesus, not just preparing for the day of Christmas.”
The Ascension Advent Journal will retail for $10 and is offered with free videos for small group or parish gatherings. It will only be available on the Ascension Store which can be accessed through the Ascension website. Bulk discounts are available. For more information, please contact Carrie Kline at carriek@revolutionizingmissions.com and download The Rejoice! Press Kit.