Light from Afar
An Advent Devotional from Around the World
Daily Song Selections
The song selections below are intended to accompany you on the Advent journey as you read Light from Afar: An Advent Devotional from Around the World. Each day’s meditation has an accompanying music video selected by the week’s featured writer. As you read and listen each day, allow yourself time to enjoy music you may not recognize and notice how it affects you and draws you closer to God. Be open to what you may learn from another culture.
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First Week of Advent: Light from Brazil
Day One: Bearers of Light
“Momento Novo” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Two: Advent in Brazil
“Xote da Vitória” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Three: Collective, Active Hope
“Louvor” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Four: Gathered in Arms of Love
“Coração de um povo” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Five: Peace and Justice for the Earth
“Pequenos” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Six: God’s Love for the Whole Earth
“Na visão dos novos profetas” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Day Seven: Awake and Ready for Advent
“Mesmo porque…” by Viva Vida & Gente da Casa
Second Week of Advent: Light from the Philippines
Day One: Advent and Christmas in the Philippines
“Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri” (“My Heart Praises the Lord”) by Bukas Palad Ministry
Day Two: Radical Good News
“Humayo’t’ Ihayag” (“Go Forth and Reveal”) by Bukas Palad Music Ministry
Day Three: Signs of Hope
“Dakilang Katapatan” (“Great Loyalty”) by Papuri Singers
Day Four: John’s Subversive Baptism
“Be Not Afraid – Himig Heswita” sung by Oggie Benipayo
Day Five: Love Drives Out Darkness
“Halina, Emmanuel” (Come, Emmanuel)
Day Six: Good News to the Poor
“Misyon” by Gary Granada
Day Seven: Seeing Christ in the Other
“Pananagutan”
Third Week of Advent: Light from Ukraine
Day One: Advent and Christmas in Ukraine
“Carol of the Bells” by Eileen, Composer: Shchedryk (by Sharovaari)
Day Two: God of the Oppressed
“Don’t Cry, Rachel” Composer: (M. Skoryk)
Day Three: Strengthen Your Hearts
“Three Kings” by Menestreli Vocal Group
Day Four: The Unvarnished Truth
“Oh, Come” by Room for More with the Chamber Orchestra “Tarnopil”
Day Five: Checklists and Prayers
“Silent Night” by Alter Radio
Day Six: Where the Hurt Is
“The Savior Was Born to Us” by Room for More
Day Seven: Patience in the Waiting
“What a Miracle” by Trioda Band
Fourth Week of Advent: Light from South Africa
Day One: The African Celebration of Advent
“Ndikhokhele Bawo (Lead Me)” by Wits Choir
Day Two: The Power of the Powerless
“An African Christmas” by Drakensberg Boys Choir
Day Three: Song of Victory
“African Christmas – The Sun Shines Down”
Day Four: Woman-to-Woman Affirmation
“Tshedza Tshanga (My Light)” by Maduvha
Day Five: The Great Escape
“Tshepa Thapelo (Trust in Prayer)” by Soweto Gospel Choir
Day Six: The Prince of Peace
“Christmas in Cape Town” by New Apostolic Young People’s Choir
Day Seven: The Ever-Present God
“Emmanuel” by Solly Mahlangu