Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton

Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton
Author: Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
Publisher: Libros Liguori
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764808432

Reflections for each day of Advent and the Christmas season begin with a scriptural quotation and continue with a thought from the writings of Thomas Merton on a timely theme: the Incarnation, anticipation, angels, and many more. An appendix includes a suggested plan for using each days meditation as part of a morning or evening prayer. Paperback

Advent and Christmas

Advent and Christmas
Author: Merton Institute for Contemplative Living
Publisher: Bridges to Contemplative Living
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781594711954

n this accessible introduction to the writings of Thomas Merton, small-group participants are led on a path of spiritual growth from the first week of Advent through Christmas. Each of the book¿s five sessions focuses on a distinct theme: hope, salvation, compassion, tenderness, or incarnation. The structure of each session includes prayers, a brief thematic introduction, probing dialogue questions, and a reading from Merton paired with a reading from one of five other spiritual masters, including Gerard Thomas Straub, Anne D. LeClaire, Olivier Clément, Michael Casey, and Christopher Bamford. This contemplative approach provides a welcoming haven during the midst of a hectic season for existing small groups or for those looking for deeply rewarding reflection on the meaning of Advent and Christmas.

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher: Advent and Christmas Wisdom
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764812187

Nouwen's inspired words guide the faithful on a spiritual journey through the Advent and Christmas season in this book of waiting, hope, anticipation, and celebration.

Opening the Bible

Opening the Bible
Author: Thomas Merton
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1986
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780814604083

This book is to consider some of the special ques-tions and problems which surround the Bible itself--a book for which all blurbs are impossible.

A Time of Fulfillment

A Time of Fulfillment
Author: Anselm Grün
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814638090

The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple (Luke 1:40-52) -- Christmas and the Gospel of John -- The Light Came into the World -- Heaven's Ladder and the Marriage Feast at Cana -- Christmas in the Letter to Titus -- Christmas in the Letter to the Hebrews -- The Inexhaustible Mystery of Christmas

Raids on the Unspeakable

Raids on the Unspeakable
Author: Thomas Merton
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 1966
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9780811201018

This paperbook collection of his prose writings reveals the extent to which Thomas Merton moved from the other-worldly devotion of his earlier work to a direct, deeply engaged, often militant concern with the critical situation of man in the world.

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G. K. Chesterton

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G. K. Chesterton
Author: Thom Satterlee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764816284

Structured like all of the other Liguori books in this series, each days reflection includes a selection form one of G.K. Chestertons works, an appropriate Bible verse, prayer, and an action-oriented exercise. In addition, readers will enjoy the remarkable style, eloquence, and faith-based writings of G.K. Chesteron at this joyous time of the year.

Watch for the Light

Watch for the Light
Author: Orbis Books
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Advent
ISBN: 9781570755415

Providing a break from the commercialization frenzy of the season, these daily Advent readings invite readers to examine the deepest meaning of Christmas.

When God Comes Down

When God Comes Down
Author: James A. Harnish
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426751087

Often our Advent/Christmas journey is focused on us our memories, feelings, relationships and experiences. This study puts the focus on Gods action in Jesus Christ. It encourages participants to think more deeply in terms of the biblical, theological and spiritual meaning of the Nativity, while still applying it to their own life experience.