A dvent
begins on November 27th, and we will echo St. John
Neuman's words in our own hearts as we prepare for the
coming of the Christ Child. In today's fast-paced world we
often need help finding the peace of Advent. The following
books offer many suggestions for prayer,
meditation, and other ways to "prepare Him room"
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"O
Lovely
Infant Jesus, You will abide with me once more. O that I
might prepare for You an agreeable dwelling place in my
heart. Jesus, Almighty Savior, come to my aid!...Bless me,
hands of my infant Savior!...May Your love remain in my
heart, dear Jesus! Be born again in me. Bless me and give
me simplicity of heart, humility, and obedience."
--
St. John Neumann (1811-1860)
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The
Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook
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Advent Prayer Book! 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, this all-in-one resource will be a
treasured guidebook.
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Topics include:
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 |
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Advent
and Christmas with Fulton Sheen
Beginning with the first day of Advent and
continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, these selections
from the immortal pen of Fulton J. Sheen encourage readers to explore the
essence and promise of the season. Those looking to grow in their prayer
life and become more attuned to the joy of Advent and Christmas will find
a wonderful guide in this spiritual companion.
In
Conversation with God - Vol. 1 - Advent and Christmas
This volume is the first in the popular In
Conversation with God series. Each book contains outstanding
meditations that follow 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 series helps the reader deepen the message of
Christ and apply it to the ordinary circumstances of the day.
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Topics include:
Meditations for each
week of Advent
Reflections on daily Scripture readings
An exploration of our vocation related to Mary
Special meditations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and The Holy
Innocents
The Solemnity of Mary - New Year's Day
How to sanctify your work during the Christmas season
Reflections on the childhood of Jesus through Epiphany
Connecting the baptism of Jesus to our baptism |
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The
Salvation Novena - An Advent Scriptural Rosary
Larry London helps us prepare for the Lord's Second Coming
by combining the serenity of the timeless prayer of the Rosary with deeply
moving meditations on the mysteries of salvation and the Incarnation to
create a new novena - The Salvation Novena. This skillful intertwining of
Scripture and the Rosary not only enables you to prayerfully retrace the
history of salvation, but also to look forward to the time when Jesus once
more returns, this time in His full glory and majesty.
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Mysteries include:
The Genesis Mysteries
The Remorseful Mysteries
The Ancient Mysteries
Early-Prophetic Mysteries
Late-Prophetic Mysteries
The Annunciation Mysteries
The Nativity Mysteries
Prayers of the Rosary
How to Say the Rosary |
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Prepare
Him Room - Advent For Busy Christians
This collection of 14 reflections, based on
the scriptural birth narratives and applied to contemporary life, empower
busy Christians to re-focus on the true meaning of the Advent season.
Written by popular author Mary Latela, these gentle meditations are aimed
at helping readers recall and reconnect with Jesus through the Christmas
story. This is a wonderful personal companion for the
Advent season and a marvelous way to awaken the Christmas spirit in your
home!
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Contents Include:
What Are We
Awaiting?
Making Room for Jesus
Do You Believe in Angels?
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Angels, Angels, Everywhere!
The Longest Night
A Child Shall Lead Them
Who is This King of Glory? |
Holy Night
Bittersweet Night
Following Jesus
Continuing the Watch: Jesus, Simeon, and Anna
A Happy Renewal Year
Summing it Up
Blessing for Christmastide
Notes |
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Stations
of the Crib - A Journey of Hope From Advent
to Epiphany
During
Lent we are accustomed to pray the Stations of the Cross in preparation
for Easter. In the tradition of the Stations of the Cross, Joseph
Nassal leads us through 15 Stations of the Crib, a journey to the manger
and the mission that lies beyond it. Drawn from the infancy narratives in
Luke and Matthew, these poetic reflections are filled with stories, images
and insights that entertain, enlighten and engage. Each Station illumines
a different aspect of the story of Jesus' birth, reflecting the reality of
"God in our midst" at the different stations of our own life
journeys.
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Contents Include:
First Station:
Proclamation - Luke 1: 5-25
Second Station: Annunciation - Luke 1: 26-38
Third Station: Visitation - Luke 1: 39-45
Fourth Station: Magnification - Luke 1: 46-56
Fifth Station: Promulgation - Luke 1: 57-79
Sixth Station: Declaration - Matthew 1:18-25
Seventh Station: Nativity - Luke 2: 1-7
Eighth Station: Observation - Luke 2: 8-10
Ninth Station: Nomination - Luke 2: 21
Tenth Station: Manifestation - Matthew 2: 1-12
Eleventh Station: Presentation - Luke 2: 22-39
Twelfth Station: Evasion - Matthew 2: 13-18
Thirteenth Station: Restoration - Matthew 2: 19-21
Fourteenth Station: Reputation - Matthew 2: 22-23
Fifteenth Station: Dedication - Luke 2: 40 |
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Praying
in Advent
Advent comes at the most hectic time of the
year. A simple way of praying during these busy weeks can allow the
mystery of the season to unfold--even in the bustle of Christmas
preparation--so that we continue to wonder anew at the miracle of God's
incarnation in Jesus.
Praying in Advent brings the daily Advent
Gospel into focus. It provides insights for linking everyday life with the
message of Jesus, and offers suggestions for turning our gaze outward to
those in need.
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Features
Include:
Gospel Passage for
each day of Advent
Daily reflection and prayer based on Scripture
Intentions to keep in your prayers throughout the day
Short and easy to fit into a busy schedule |
60
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Joyous
Expectation - Journeying Through Advent With Mary
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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Features
Include:
Reflections and prayers for each day of
Advent
Reflections for the Christmas season
Special material for feast days
Information on Christmas and Advent customs
Notes on the saints of Advent
Project boxes with additional material for celebrating the season
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Advent
With the Family!
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Advent,
Christmas, and Epiphany in the Domestic
Church
This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help them better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons. This large size, spiral-bound volume is the perfect book to help families learn together and share the joys of this happy time of the liturgical year.
Filled with a variety of family activities, saints' celebrations and crafts, this book has something for everyone in the
family.
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Activities include:
Make your own Advent
Wreath
Create a Jesse Tree
21 Advent and Christmas songs
Recipes for special cakes and breads
Instructions on how to make cloth Nativity figures
Special Saint stories for the season
Cross stitching patterns
Directions to make table-top and Christmas tree angels
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The Advent -
Christmas Book
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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Contents include:
Directions for an easy-to-make
Advent wreath
Simple Advent wreath ceremony
Read-together stories for each
week of Advent
25 hands-on activities and
hand-made gift ideas that are easy for students to complete
on their own
Family Take Home Pages and
other reproducible pages for teachers
Multi-cultural Christmas
suggestions
Cross stitching patterns
Advent/Christmas
reflections for parents and teachers |
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Jesse Tree Kit
The Advent tradition of creating
a Jesse Tree comes from the verses in Isaiah and Matthew that
speak of Jesse, the father of King David. On each branch hangs a
picture of some of the forty-two generations of Jesus’
ancestors from both the Old and New Testaments. The pictures of
the Holy Family are often placed at the top. This kit offers two options
designed to make the Jesse Tree project accessible to any
family, class or parish.
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Kit includes:
Option 1:
Prepare a Jesse Tree with designs from do-it-yourself
three-dimensional ornaments.
Option 2: Display the Jesse Tree Poster, then color
and attach the pre-drawn ornaments.
A short history of
the Jesse Tree
Suggested Scripture verses for each ornament
Jesse Tree prayer service |
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A
perfect match for our Jesse Tree Advent
Wreath.
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Advent is For
Children
Through creative lessons, unique activities, games, and puzzles, this book gives children a better understanding of how and why they celebrate Advent. It helps kids remember that Christmas isn't all glitter and wrapping -- Christmas is about Christ!
Advent is for Children offers basic information in an interesting, enjoyable style.
Children will delight in these creative lessons - and concerned parents and teachers will be delighted to see their children look past the glitter and wrappings to discover the true gift of Christmas. Ideal for classroom use. For grades
3-5.
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Content includes:
Discover how
the Holy Family is a lot like your own
Meet John - the unusual man in the desert
Learn more about Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Combat the "morzy" bug who can make people always want
more for Christmas
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