Dr Jenny O’Brien explores the season of Advent, discussing the first and second comings of Christ and key characteristics of this time of joyful expectation and hope. She offers some helpful pastoral music suggestions.

Dr Jennifer O’Brien gained her Doctorate in Sacred Liturgy from Sant’Ansemo Pontifical University, Rome, and also holds Masters degrees in Theology and Religious Education. A liturgy educator and consultant, she has served on numerous diocesan and national organisations. Recently retired from The Office for Worship, Adelaide Australia, she is currently the assistant editor of Studia Liturgica and a consultant for the National Liturgical Council, Australia.