Title: The Coming of Our God: Scriptural Reflections for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
Publisher: Paulist Pr
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0809138808
ISBN 13: 9780809138807
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 2.4 pounds

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Originally conceived and written in Africa, where the author has taught for two decades, this collection of seasonal meditations reflects on the Incarnation in the cross-cultural, multireligious world in which we all live on the threshold of the millennium. The book is not just a companion for the journey of Advent into Christmas, but a guide for all those who need to make a personal journey through the darkest days of the year into the light. Thoughtful and thought-provoking, these reflections cover the daily readings for Advent through Epiphany, as well as the Sunday readings for all three cycles. The reflections look at Scripture in the context of both its times and our own, embracing the concerns of our everyday life. Also included are meditations for the many saints' days that occur during Advent and Christmas. Evocative black-and-white drawings throughout add to the contemplative feel of this title. Individual readers can use this book to deepen their understanding of the Bible and to better prepare for Christmas. Preachers, homilists, parochial school teachers, and directors of religious ed will find the book an invaluable source of inspiration. And small Bible-study, Advent, or prayer groups will appreciate its fresh insights for everyday life.

About the Author

Patrick J. Ryan, SJ, has lived and worked for twenty years in Nigeria and Ghana where he taught comparative religion and served as the Catholic chaplain at the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Coast. He has also taught at the Gregorian and at Fordham University in New York. Published widely on the topics of Africa, Islam, and interreligious dialogue, he wrote the column "The Word" for America for many years. He is currently serving as president of Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.

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