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God’s Many Names: A New Way to Pray in Advent – A Virtual Timeout
Painting by Jyoti Sahi (Indian, 1944–), Jesus Offering the Light (Arathi), 2004. Oil on canvas. Private collection, California, USA.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
12:30–1:45 pm ET
Zoom
Alpha and Omega, the Christ Child, the Prince of Peace. The Word, The Light, The Way.
Have you ever stopped to think what Jesus’ different names reveal about the nature of God—as Shepherd, Servant, or Savior?
Join us to explore how to pray through Advent with names of God we find in Scripture. You’ll learn fresh ways to pray with ancient names and find a few new images of God to brighten up your December. Come meet Emmanuel in Scripture, prayer, art, and hymns as Advent begins!
This virtual retreat was led by author, speaker, founder of Mothering Spirit, and friend of C21, Laura Kelly Fanucci.
Inspired by the painting, Jesus Offering the Light (Arathi)? Learn more about the artist and his reflections on this piece.
Meet our retreat facilitator
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Laura Kelly Fanucci - Retreat Facilitator
Laura Kelly Fanucci is an award-winning author, a monthly columnist for OSV News Service, a devotional writer for (in)courage and Give Us This Day, and a regular contributor to publications including America Magazine and U.S. Catholic. She has authored many books including Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting and Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage. Her latest book on Easter is forthcoming from Ave Maria Press in 2026.
Her work has been featured on the Hallow and Ritual apps, and in popular outlets including NPR’s Morning Edition, On Being, and the Kelly Clarkson Show. She writes two best-selling Substacks: The Holy Labor with essays on spirituality and The Compassion Brigade with humorous reflections on surviving cancer. Laura also writes regularly on Instagram at @thismessygrace. She and her husband live in Minnesota with their children.
To learn more about Laura, visit: laurakellyfanucci.com.