| Advent Christmas Wisdom St. Francis of a Contributor(s): Kruse, John (Compiled by) |
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ISBN: 0764817566 ISBN-13: 9780764817564 Publisher: Liguori Publications OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 Annotation: It's easy to get lost in the bustle of Christmas shopping and holiday parties, losing sight of God. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi gives readers a momentary cease in the chaos, allowing daily meditation. It is essential in today's postmodern culture to remember the true purpose of Advent--the preparation for and celebration of the coming of Jesus. Each day's selection offers a new insight from one of the most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis serves as an appropriate model of virtue during the time of year when it is easy to become caught up in the materialized aspects of the holiday. Through his words, we are reminded of the simplicity in poverty, the reverence of God's word, of showing gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Holidays - Christmas & Advent - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Devotional |
| Dewey: 242.33 |
| LCCN: 2008027352 |
| Series: Advent and Christmas |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.56" W x 8.19" (0.38 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Holiday - Christmas - Event - Advent - Theometrics - Catholic - Seasonal - Winter |
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| Publisher Description: It's easy to get lost in the bustle of Christmas shopping and holiday parties, losing sight of God. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi gives readers a momentary cease in the chaos, allowing daily meditation. It is essential in today's postmodern culture to remember the true purpose of Advent--the preparation for and celebration of the coming of Jesus. Each day's selection offers a new insight from one of the most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis serves as an appropriate model of virtue during the time of year when it is easy to become caught up in the materialized aspects of the holiday. Through his words, we are reminded of the simplicity in poverty, the reverence of God's word, of showing gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. Along with the words of St. Francis are daily Scripture readings and prayers that mirror his philosophy. After reflecting, readers will find an Advent action--something simple they can do to keep the words and prayers alive with them throughout the day. Christians looking for a way to energize their holiday practices will cherish this guide to refocusing on the true "reason for the season," the birth of Christ. Paperback |
Contributor Bio(s): Kruse, John: - John V. Kruse, PhD, is a historical theologian with expertise in Franciscan spirituality and the office of the papacy. Dr. Kruse, a resident of Wilmington, Delaware, is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Neumann College in Aston, Pennsylvania. |