Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas 2017-18 - Softcover

Poust, Mary DeTurris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081464709X ISBN 13: 9780814647097

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 2017

Synopsis

Prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ with this popular, easy-to-use annual guide. During the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons, this book offers brief, down-to-earth reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way. Through Mary DeTurris Poust’s insightful reflections on Scripture readings from the daily Mass, readers will grow in their understanding of the word of God. This book will help busy people achieve their goal of enriching their personal prayer life during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

About this title

About the Author

Mary DeTurris Poust is a writer, retreat leader, and the author of numerous books on Catholic spirituality, including Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas 2017-2018 and Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent 2019. She writes about the spiritual journey on her blog, Not Strictly Spiritual, and in her monthly column, Life Lines. She is also director of communications for the Diocese of Albany, and a contributor to Give Us This Day published by Liturgical Press. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, Dennis, and their three children. Visit her website at www.NotStrictlySpiritual.com.

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Review

“This is an excellent little book to have with you as you journey down the patient path of Advent.”
Fran Rossi Szpylczyn, Catholic lay minister and blogger

“This is a pocket-sized booklet that can be taken to work, perfect for some meditation and prayer each day of these most beautiful and meaningful liturgical seasons.”
The Bible Today

Edition details

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 081464709X
• ISBN 13: 9780814647097
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96