The reading from Isaiah for the second Sunday in Advent is replete with imagery of the natural world that expresses the anticipation and then the joy of Christ’s coming on earth.
But Advent also looks forward to the second coming of Christ at the end-time. How can Catholics prepare for both?
The Jesse tree allows children to learn about Jesus’ own family history and connects them to stories from the Old Testament. Using pictures from magazines, old Christmas cards and colored pencils, families can easily create a Jesse tree.
