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Will you welcome Mary, Joseph and the donkey into your home as they journey around your parish this Advent?
In Mexico, the Posada tradition sees a young couple dress as Mary and Joseph and travel from house to house, asking for a room for the night and telling their hosts about the imminent arrival of Jesus at Christmas.
The modern-day parish Posada uses a statue of Mary, Joseph and the donkey, which travels from home to home. It offers an opportunity to extend hospitality, spend time in prayer with others and share the Christian faith with family and friends. By hosting the statue, parishioners can take part in this simple but effective form of evangelisation.
Rebecca Bretherton, Coordinator of the Commission for Evangelisation, said: “It’s time to get ready for Advent and to prepare for your parish’s Posada Journey. This is a very simple way to help everyone celebrate the Advent season and prepare for Christmas.”
Every parish in East Anglia has a Posada statue. Posters, a handy rota, prayers and other resources for 2026 are now available here.
Photo caption: Ignite team member Carmen Esono-Ada and her husband Jamie Clement welcome the Posada into their home.
