--- title: This Advent, Slow Down and Focus on What Matters Most description: "Dynamic Catholic is offering Best Advent Ever: Rediscover Christmas, a free program to encourage individuals and their parishes to prepare for Christmas in a unique way." --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/11/15/advent-slow-focus-matters#) # This Advent, Slow Down and Focus on What Matters Most Nov 15, 2016 1:30:25 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) [!["This Advent, Slow Down and Focus on What Matters Most" by Dynamic Catholic (CatholicMom.com)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BAE-cover-photo-1.jpg?width=828&height=315&name=BAE-cover-photo-1.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BAE-cover-photo-1.jpg) Courtesy of Dynamic Catholic. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Dynamic Catholic is offering Best Advent Ever: *Rediscover Christmas* to encourage individuals and their parishes to prepare for Christmas in a unique way. This follows the tremendous success of two Best Lent Ever programs, a Best Advent Ever pilot, and a special Summer of Mercy program. Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Best Advent Ever helps participants slow down and focus on what’s really important in life. [Tweet "Join FREE #Advent program from @DynamicCatholic #BeBoldBePresent"] “Advent is a perfect time to step back from life and take another look at who we are, what we are here for, what matters most, and what matters least,” says Matthew Kelly, founder of Dynamic Catholic. “Best Advent Ever gives people an opportunity to do just that. This program will help participants have a truly life-changing Advent so they can experience their best Christmas ever.” Beginning November 27 (the first Sunday of Advent) and continuing through Monday, December 26, participants will receive daily emails with practical tips, free Christmas music, or short inspirational videos from four influential Catholic voices of our time: Dr. Allen Hunt, Dominick Albano, Brian Greenfield, and Christine Simpson. The program also features an interactive blog. Every Saturday during Advent, participants will receive a free track download from *O Emmanuel*, Dynamic Catholic’s first-ever Christmas CD. The album features GRAMMY Award-winning composer J.J. Wright, the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, and Fifth House Ensemble. More than half a million people have experienced one of Dynamic Catholic’s free email programs. To help foster a spirit of community in parishes during Advent, Dynamic Catholic encourages parishes to participate in Best Advent Ever. Resources for parishes are available at **[DynamicCatholic.com/adventprogram](http://go.dynamiccatholic.com/JH1FHm0C7O0S5rs1fU000d0)**. Visit **[DynamicCatholic.com/adventprogram](http://go.dynamiccatholic.com/JH1FHm0C7O0S5rs1fU000d0) **to sign up for Best Advent Ever, watch the **[promo video](http://go.dynamiccatholic.com/B7016H1OS000d0rH0sDFUmf)**, or **[invite a friend](http://go.dynamiccatholic.com/CHU0070EF0rH0Sfs1m17O0d)** to sign up. **About Dynamic Catholic:** Dynamic Catholic is dedicated to re-energizing the Catholic Church in America by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. The nonprofit organization is passionate about helping Catholics and their parishes become the-best-version-of-themselves. From inspiring events, to life-changing books, to world-class programs, Dynamic Catholic is reaching millions of Catholics and their parishes, helping them grow spiritually and transform their corner of the world. 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