Advent with the Saints

Advent with the Saints

Author: Greg Friedman

Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1616361328

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Christians know that St. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Which other saints can accompany us during the four weeks of waiting for the birth of Jesus? Through insightful reflections, Franciscan Father Greg Friedman, a pastor and radio personality, connects us to the lives of saints and holy ones suggested by the Scriptural readings of Advent. Father Greg draws on his love for the saints to offer us daily inspiration during this season of preparation. For each day of Advent until Christmas Day, we find a brief reflection on an Advent lectionary reading, with a saintly connection, a suggested action for the day, and a prayer to help us slow down and savor this season of waiting and hope. This perennial Advent resource will become part of your preparation for Christmas year after year.


The Winter Saints

The Winter Saints

Author: Melissa Musick Nussbaum

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781568542461

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Presents stories of saints and other people connected with the season of Advent and Christmas. Includes short prayer services.


Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen

Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen

Publisher: Advent and Christmas Wisdom

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764812187

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Nouwen's inspired words guide the faithful on a spiritual journey through the Advent and Christmas season in this book of waiting, hope, anticipation, and celebration.


Unearthly Beauty

Unearthly Beauty

Author: Magdalen Smith

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 2017-08-17

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 0281077193

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‘Saints are people of unearthly beauty who show us a deep understanding of the fluid nature of divine grace.’ This warm-hearted book is for those of us who enter Advent longing for spiritual sustenance to balance the worldly charms of the Christmas season. Jesus’ arrival in poverty and vulnerability provoked feelings of unease as well as expectation and hope . . . How will we keep the faith as Christians called to live distinctively in an age of anxiety? Magdalen Smith believes we can be inspired by people from the past – those whose names are familiar or less so – whom the Church calls ‘saints’. In these wide-ranging devotions, full of contemporary stories and enjoyable cultural allusions, she introduces 24 characters who manifest a mysterious dynamic . . . and enable us to glimpse holiness in a new way. ‘With heartfelt honesty, clarity and humanity, Magdalen Smith challenges the Church to see the journey ahead with new eyes. This book is a timely prophetic call to be refreshed by our inheritance in ways that renew integrity and hope.’ Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport ‘A treasure chest of gems.’ Jill Duff, Director of St Mellitus North West training course


Memento Mori

Memento Mori

Author: Theresa Noble

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780819850447

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During Advent we prayerfully consider how Jesus was born to save us from death through his incarnation, death, and resurrection. Remembering this in light of your own death can change your life. Mememto mori or "remember your death" is a phrase long associated with the practice of remembering the unpredictable and inevitable end of one's life. This book is the latest in a series of books by Sr. Theresa Alethia Noble, FSP, that explores the traditional Christian practice of meditation on death in light of Christ. This book will help you to connsider the four Last Things: death, judgment, hell, and heaven in the context of Advent. -- Adapted from back cover


Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G. K. Chesterton

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G. K. Chesterton

Author: Thom Satterlee

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780764816284

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Structured like all of the other Liguori books in this series, each days reflection includes a selection form one of G.K. Chestertons works, an appropriate Bible verse, prayer, and an action-oriented exercise. In addition, readers will enjoy the remarkable style, eloquence, and faith-based writings of G.K. Chesteron at this joyous time of the year.


Advent with St. Teresa of Calcutta

Advent with St. Teresa of Calcutta

Author: Heidi Hess Saxton

Publisher: Servant Publications

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632531346

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To celebrate the canonization of one of the Church's newest saints, Servant Books presents this small book of meditations for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, including special feast days associated with those seasons. Mother Teresa's life and writings, marked by a spirit of humility, simplicity and love, will create the perfect environment for you to quiet your heart as you prepare to receive the Lord.


The Advent of Christmas

The Advent of Christmas

Author: Matt Maher

Publisher: Wellspring

Published: 2018-10-19

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781635820515

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In rhyming text, the author presents an introduction for children and families to the celebration of Advent and the events leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus.