How does a Sister prepare during Advent? Every individual Religious Sister celebrates Advent and Christmastime differently so in this podcast xt3 interview Sister Mary Helen OP from the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia discovering how she prepares for Christmas.

One thing Sr Mary Helen does is keep a little crib setup in her room as a constant reminder to prepare for the birth of Jesus. Music is also a massive part of the life of a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia (remember Saint Cecilia is the Patron Saint of musicians), so preparing for Advent by singing hymns and carols is another way the sisters prepare a warm place in their heart for the arrival of Jesus at Christmastime.

In this "My Family Christmas" podcast we hear from Australian religion teacher, Mary Broadsmith. Mary tells us about some of her favourite Christmas memories, and how she prepares both herself and her students for the birth of Christ.

(From Advent 2016)

The Archdiocese of Sydney’s Auxiliary Bishop, Richard Umbers speaks to Xt3.com about how he prepares his heart for Christ during Advent.

In the interview Bishop Umbers discusses his love for the Christmas crib scenes and how they help him to pray. Xt3 was surprised to learn that Bishop Umbers has a Christmas day tradition that we wouldn’t have guessed, but you will have to listen to the podcast to find out what it is.

(From Advent 2016)

John Jurgutis works for CRADIO, an Australian online Catholic radio channel, and was discerning to be a priest in the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit (Pauline Fathers) based in Poland.

In this podcast, he discusses the unique and interesting traditions of Advent and Christmas in Poland, and in particular of the monastery which he was living for a number of years. Listen to how the monastery prepares for Christmas during Advent in a very penitential way, truly in the spirit of waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.

(From Advent 2016)

Monica Doumit editor of Catholic Talk discusses how she and her family celebrate Christmas day and how she prepares spiritually for Advent by listening to Christmas carols and reading the book: Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI.

(From Advent 2016)

How does a Bishop prepare for the Advent? In this podcast we ask Bishop Tony, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney, how he prepares his heart for the coming of Christ at Christmas. He also shares with us a very special Christmas he experienced when studying in Italy.

(From Advent 2016)

This week, Xt3's 'My Family Christmas' is off to sunny Sandhurst with Ashley Ruffell and her big family. Ashley keeps Christ in her Christmas, amongst the chaos and fun of the festive season.

Fr Anthony Percy speaks about his memories of Christmas as a child, and talks about what Christmas means to him now as a Priest.

Xt3's 'My Family Christmas' is travelling to Arizona, USA, to experience a unique blend of a Polish Christmas traditions in an American landscape, with Barbara Lachmanek and her family!

Experience a summer Christmas in Australia with Elaine's family!