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 The
Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook
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This
reader-friendly companion provides everything
Catholics need for a richer experience of the Advent
and Christmas seasons. Whether readers wish to
follow a traditional, contemporary, or family
program of devotion and prayer for Advent and
Christmas, this all-in-one resource will be a
treasured guidebook. The Essential Advent and
Christmas Handbook covers a wide range of topics
including:
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Morning
and evening prayer services
A short history of Advent
The preparatory nature of Advent
Traditional hymns and symbols of Christmas
Traditional Christmas practices
A Christmas novena
Daily Christmas meditations
Family meal prayers for the holiday season
A glossary of key terms |
 The
Essential Handbook
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This
set makes a perfect gift for anyone in RCIA or anyone
coming into the Church this year! It is also great
for anyone who likes to have easy-to-use resources
close at hand. This
popular set includes: The Essential Catholic
Handbook of the Sacraments, The Essential Catholic
Handbook, The Essential Bible Handbook, The
Essential Moral Handbook, The Essential Mary
Handbook, The Essential Catholic Prayer Book, The
Essential Lenten Handbook, and the Essential Advent
and Christmas Handbook.
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 In
Conversation With God - Vol. 1
Advent and
Christmas
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This is volume 1 in a
series of outstanding meditations that follows the
Church's liturgical calendar. Each day's
meditation is divided into three parts and is five
or six pages long. The subjects relate to themes
from the Mass readings for that day or the
liturgical season. This work helps the reader
deepen the message of Christ in the ordinary
circumstances of the day.
Topics include:
First
Week of Advent:
In Expectation of Our Lord
Preparing to receive Jesus
The Messiah: Prince of Peace
A Merciful Messiah
I come to carry out the Will of the Father
Increasing our Faith - The Good Shepherd
proclaimed by the Prophets |
Fourth
Week of Advent:
A Time of Hope
The Nativity: At St. Joseph's side
Mary's virginity: our purity
Spiritual childhood
Mary's vocation - our vocation
Generosity and a spirit of service
The Magnificat: The
humility of Mary
Christian
detachment and poverty |
Second
Week of Advent:
The Precursor. Prepare the way of the Lord
Apostolate of Confession
Our sins and Confession
The way of Meekness
Beginning again
Tepidity and the Love of God Examination
of Conscience |
The
Christmas Season
Christmas Eve: Waiting
for Jesus
Christmas Day:
Christmas meditation
The Holy Family of
Nazareth
St. Stephen - the
first martyr
The disciple whom
Jesus loved
The Holy Innocents,
martyrs
Making a more just
world
Do not be afraid
Making up for lost
time |
Third
Week of Advent:
The Joy of Advent
Purity of heart
Who Jesus is
The signs
Watchful at our Lord's Coming
Our Lord's Second Coming |
Solemnity of Mary - Mother of God and Our Mother:
Our divine sonship
Invoking our
Saviour
The prophecy of
Simeon
Naturalness and
simplicity
The faith of Kings
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Epiphany:
The adoration of the
Kings
The flight into
Egypt. Virtues of St. Joseph
Life in Nazareth -
Work
Finding Jesus
Jesus, Our Teacher
The obedience of
Jesus - our obedience
Jesus grew
The Lord is
baptized - our baptism |
 In
Conversation With God
Complete 7 Vol. Set
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An
ideal gift for anyone looking to carry a small
devotional with them every day. This 7-volume
series totals nearly 4,000 pages but each volume
only measures 4" x 6". The books are
vinyl-bound and comes with a slipcase for display.
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  Advent
and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
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The
newest release in this popular series brings us
the reflections of the beloved Pope John Paul II.
Our late pope continues to be remembered and loved
for his closeness to all people around the world.
In this book his own words lead readers to the
holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each
day--from the First Sunday of Advent until the end
of the Christmas season--begin with selections
from talks and statements of the late Holy Father,
followed by Scripture, prayer, and a suggestion
for an appropriate seasonal activity. Advent
and Christmas Wisdom is ideal for those who want
to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's
Incarnation as they prepare room in their hearts
for his birth.  Advent
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This
unique set is a wonderful gift for anyone who may
need help slowing down and finding some quiet time
in the middle of the busy holiday season. This
discounted set includes: Advent and Christmas with
Thomas Merton, Advent and Christmas Wisdom from
Henri J. M. Nouwen, Advent and Christmas Wisdom from
Padre Pio, Advent and Christmas With Fulton Sheen,
Advent and Christmas With the Saints, Advent and
Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II.
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 Joyous
Expectation - Journeying Through Advent with Mary
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Prepare
for Christmas by journeying with Mary to Bethlehem.
Drawing on the liturgy, these warm and inspirational
reflections will help you celebrate the Advent and
Christmas seasons with faith and prayer. It only takes a
few minutes a day, even in the busy Christmas season, to
take time out for the Lord.
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 The
Advent-Christmas Book - Living and Celebrating Our
Catholic
Customs and Traditions
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A complete guide to the
Advent-Christmas season for teachers and parents! The
Advent-Christmas season is one of the most celebrated and
meaningful of the year, especially for children. The
Advent-Christmas Book is the answer for teachers and
parents who want to keep Christ in Christmas, create
meaningful family traditions, and celebrate the season in
classroom and home with handmade kid-friendly crafts,
gifts, and recipes.
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 Bible
Stories That Stick / Welcome Jesus
An Advent
Storyboard
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Children
will love sticking figures up on the storyboard. It’s
hours of fun picking the right positions, making the
figures interact with each other, and acting out the
story. But while they’re having hours of fun, the
children are also learning about Advent. The booklet that
comes with the set gives you suggestions for talking to
children about Advent. There’s also a wide range of
suggested activities after each story to help the stories
come alive even more for the children. Storyboard,
figures, and booklet, 22” x 17”.
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