Advent Christmas Wisdom St. Francis of A

by John V. Kruse (Compiler)

It'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 of Advent--the preparation for and celebration of the coming of Jesus. Each day's selection offers a new insight from one of the most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis serves as an appropriate model of virtue during the time of year when it is easy to become caught up in the materialized aspects of the holiday. Through his words, we are reminded of the simplicity in poverty, the reverence of God's word, of showing gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. Along with the words of St. Francis are daily Scripture readings and prayers that mirror his philosophy. After reflecting, readers will find an Advent action--something simple they can do to keep the words and prayers alive with them throughout the day. Christians looking for a way to energize their holiday practices will cherish this guide to refocusing on the true "reason for the season," the birth of Christ. Paperback

Genres: Christmas, Religion

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Becky]

This was a wonderful book to read over the holiday season. I enjoyed the format of a thought from St. Francis, a verse a prayer and then a practical advent action. It was not a deep read but rather a good practical guide over the holidays to remind the reader what the true meaning and focus of Christmas should be. The daily readings were not too long and were easy to make a part of a busy time of year.

[Bobbie]

This book was a wonderful addition to my Advent devotional time. I loved the direct writings by St. Francis, he was wise and his advice and insights are timeless. The daily devitionals that accompanied his writings were a good way to focus and reinforce the writings of the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to using it again during future Advent seasons.