Advent and Christmas Wisdom with Fulton J Sheen: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Sheen's Own Words

by Judy Bauer (Editor)

Overview

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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764807497
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	05/24/2001
Series:	Advent and Christmas Wisdom
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	605,899
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.34(d)

Editorial Reviews

Bishop Sheen's 28 brief Advent meditations reflect on the Incarnation, birth and earthly ministry of Christ. Because most are only a paragraph long, they are a bit too general and lack the anecdotal specificity that drove many of Sheen's most famous sermons home. Still, the meditations on the "Divine Sense of Humor" and Jesus as "a rich person who became a poor man" are vintage Sheen, powerful in their very simplicity. The four weeks of Advent meditations are followed by reflections for the 12 days from Christmas to Epiphany. The book's final section offers a liturgy to adapt the reflections for group or individual prayer, complete with responsive readings, Psalms and hymns. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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