Biblical Meditations for Advent and the Christmas Season

Author: Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Praying Daily, Praying with the Bible

For those who like to dive into the history and meaning of Bible readings, this is a very helpful, easy-to-read book for Advent. The book uses the daily Scripture readings for Advent as the framework. For each day, it explains the readings and how they can provide meaning for your life. This is followed by a short, practical prayer. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Author: US Conference of Catholic Bishops USCCB

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Illness and Disability, Lent/Easter, Prayers for Children, Prayers for Parents, Prayers, Meditations & Reflections

Recently revised in 2007, this is the official book of prayers and blessings approved by the Bishops' Conference. It is a wonderful, comprehensive resource for every family. It includes all of the basic, practical prayers that you would want to include as part of your family rituals, plus many more. There are prayers and blessings for your Advent wreath and Easter food, for birth and adoption, for death and grieving, for sickness and for moving to a new home. This book makes an excellent gif

Fathoming Bethlehem: Advent Meditation

Author: Bishop Robert F. Morneau

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Praying Daily, Written by a Bishop

Daily meditations for Advent, written by Bishop Morneau, include a Scripture reading, a commentary, questions, a prayer and a poem. These brief reflections are a wonderful way to take a moment each day to pause from the busyness of the pre-Christmas season and to remember what Advent and Christmas are really all about. Give yourself an early Christmas gift this year! To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas

Author: Mary Caswell Walsh

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Children's Books, Saints and Saintly People

Written for ages 4 and up, this delightful book tells the story of the world's first Nativity scene created by St. Francis to help people celebrate the miracle of Christmas. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Star Child

Author: David Haas

Media Type: CD/Videos

Topics: Advent/Christmas

Featuring the beautiful song, Night of Silence, this prayerful CD helps us prepare for Christmas as we listen to lovely music.

Starlight: Beholding the Christmas Miracle All Year Long

Author: John Shea

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas

A refuge from the busy pre-Christmas rush, this peaceful book invites the reader to enter the deeper meaning of Christmas. By reflecting on Christmas stories, Shea enables us to embrace the "season in such a way that it is not a harried time that depletes us but an invitation into a consciousness that sustains us." This book is a gift for every person who reads it. And most will read it again and again each year. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on man

Watch For The Light: Readings For Advent And Christmas

Author: CS Lewis, Thomas Merton, Philip Yancey, Madeleine L'Engle, Henri Nouwen, Kathleen Norris, et.al.

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Saints and Saintly People

Take a few moments to prepare for Christmas this year by reading these short inspirations from deeply spiritual, yet practical, writers. The pages in this book provide a refreshing break in the midst of a busy season. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.