Experience the music of Advent and Christmas through daily prayer and reflection.
Let the music of Advent and Christmas draw you into deeper prayer this season with Away in a Manger: Daily Prayers for Advent and Christmas 2025. This beautifully crafted devotional from the Ave Devotionals series invites you to spend just a few minutes each day in quiet reflection, guided by the hymns and carols that echo the joy and mystery of the Incarnation.
Beginning on the First Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2025) and continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 11, 2026), this daily companion offers:
- Morning and evening prayers to center your heart on Christ
- Thought-provoking questions to carry with you throughout the day
- Spiritual reflections inspired by the timeless beauty of sacred music
Featuring in-book links to beloved hymns spanning a variety of musical genres and artists—including Matt Maher; Chanticleer; Dolly Parton; Mariachi Cantares de México; Nat King Cole; Ella Fitzgerald; the Redeemer Choir of Austin, Texas; The Modern Psalmist; the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist; Cedarmont Kids; and Mississippi Fred McDowell—this devotional will help you experience Advent and Christmas through the gift of song.
The hymns and carols include:
- “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night”
- “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”
- “People, Look East”
- “Away in a Manger”
- “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
Let Away in a Manger accompany you through a season of prayer, peace, and the enduring grace of sacred songs.
QR codes in the book provide access to a page where you can listen to each song individually or stream the full playlist throughout the season.
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| Format: | Paperback book |
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| Product code: | AM804191 |
| Dimensions: | 5" x 7" |
| Length: | 64 pages |
| Publisher: |
Ave Maria Press
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| ISBN: | 9781646804191 |
| 1-4 copies | $2.80 each |
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| 5-9 copies | $2.65 each |
| 10-19 copies | $2.50 each |
| 20-49 copies | $2.36 each |
| 50-99 copies | $2.30 each |
| 100+ copies | $2.21 each |
Praise
“This devotional is straightforward and accessible yet probes my deepest thoughts each day. I love the familiar music that becomes an earworm—one I actually want! It really helps me answer St. Paul’s call to ‘pray without ceasing,’ especially in this season of preparation for the coming of the Lord.”
“The Ave Devotionals have become staples of our Lent and Advent offerings at King’s College. Our students and community members alike appreciate the combination of depth and accessibility that the daily prayers bring. The accompanying playlist is full of songs that engage those who know the classics and those who are just starting. All day long and throughout the season, the books bring us joy and much-needed spiritual focus.”
“Hectic is a word most Catholics might use to describe the Advent season. The frenetic pace of these days leading up to Christmas is anything but the heavenly peace we sing about on Christmas Day. This little devotional is the perfect way to instead focus and reset during this sacred season. By giving just a few short minutes to the daily reflections and accompanying hymns, Advent can once again become a time of peace, hope, and joy. Away in a Manger is the perfect companion as we journey through these solemn and darkening days to the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth.”
“It takes a lot to get me excited about an Advent devotional anymore, but this did it! Josh Noem reflects beautifully on a thoughtful selection of Advent and Christmas music, refreshing beloved carols that have perhaps become blunted by familiarity. The QR codes make for a seamless experience of integrating the music into prayer, and I’m excited to put this to use with my family this year!”
“Every year I look for a simple Advent devotional that we can use when lighting the candles every night at dinner. It was easier to find something appropriate when my children were small. I tried a sample of this and decided to purchase it. The way the devotions are divided, I can simply use the evening prayer at dinnertime when we’re in a rush or read the longer reflection. I think the music tie-in is a nice touch. For individual use, there’s a morning prayer, something to reflect on through the day, and an evening prayer.”
