Saint Pio of Pietrelcina–probably best known as Padre Pio–knew with complete certainty that at all times his place was beside Jesus, whether it be Jesus the suffering servant or Jesus the innocent babe. Providing some pre-Advent counsel, he wrote, [O]ne thing only is necessary, to be close to Jesus…. This was his lifelong quest, and…
Compiled by John V. KrusePope John Paul II continues to be remembered and loved for his closeness to all people around the world. In this book his own words lead readers to the holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each day–from the First Sunday of Advent until the end of the Christmas season–begin with selections…
“This is the birthday of our Lord and Savior JesusChrist. It is the anniversary of the day on which . . . the Day of Day was born to bring light into our day. It is a day we ought to celebrate. . . . Our Christian faith alone can convey to us what this…
Judith Sutera, OSBFor over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence.The latest addition to Liguori’s…
Compiled by John KruseIt 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…
Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP The holy seasons of Advent and Christmas are a time to reflect on God s infinite love for us all and how through the birth of his son, Jesus Christ, Christianity was born. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Thomas of Aquinas guides readers on their spiritual journey to be closer…
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…
Prepare for and celebrate Christ s coming with brief daily meditations for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Scripture, personal reflection, a question to think about or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary are sure to touch your heart and lead you to a deeper relationship with Jesus and his mother, Mary.
Compiled by Anthony F. ChiffoloAdvent and Christmas with the Saints offers spiritual sustenance from those holy men and women whom we honor because of their close spiritual relationship with God. Readers walk day-by-day with the saints, recalling the Scriptures they read, meditating on the thoughts they had, praying as they might have prayed, and talking…
Drawn from Archbishop Sheen s best-selling books, these 28 reflections will lead you day by day through the Advent season. Eloquent quotes are paired with beautiful Scriptures on the themes of the season—patience, waiting, gift, hope, humility, joy—and more. Spend a few quiet moments of each day with one of the 20th century s greatest…
By Catherine M. Odell Join the Apostle of Mercy as you prepare for Christ s birth! Born into an impoverished Polish family living in what was then the Russian Empire, Helena Kowalska heeded God s call to join the convent, where she was initiated in 1926 as Sister Maria Faustina of the Blessed Sacrament. Sister…
During the season of Advent, we anticipate the coming of the Messiah. He who was sent was not a warrior-king, but an outcast who preached an all-inclusive love and who continues to bring God s blessed community to life each day. Saint Pio loved this Messiah and desired to be with him. One might say…
By: Diane M. Houdek One of the most beloved saints in history, Francis of Assisi had a special insight into the importance of the Incarnation. From his love of the humanity of Christ, to his celebration of the first Christmas crèche at Greccio, Francis is an ideal guide for prayer and reflection during the seasons…
Includes moveable feast days for the Advent and Christmas seasons. In celebration of the canonization of one of the Church’s newest saints, Servant Books is proud to present this small book of meditations for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, including special feast days associated with those seasons. Mother Teresa’s life and writings, marked by…
Christians know that St. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Which other saints can accompany us during the four weeks of waiting for the birth of Jesus? Through insightful reflections, Greg Friedman, a pastor and radio personality, connects you to the lives of the saints and holy ones suggested by the Scriptural…
Watch out, Chesterton and C.S. Lewis! Here s a writer as clear . . . and as exciting! Christians often find the Creed as tedious as a contract, and orthodoxy dull as dirt. In these lively pages, written for Christians and non-Christians alike, Dwight Longenecker shows that, on the contrary, orthodoxy is exciting and the…