Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton

Advent and Christmas with Thomas MertonReflections 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.

and the Carmelite emphasis on grace as a dynamic force that enlightens and cleanses the soul

But it is more reliable than any measurement we have

Mary to Martha: Their stories form the foundation of Christianity

she was known as a privileged person dedicated to God and in service to His Church

what the Eucharist really is

saints and mystics enrich the text with inspiration

Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed)

restoring the splendor of truth in his defense of orthodoxy and the splendor of the liturgy in his defense of tradition

29 hymns in total

tells the powerful story of the history of the rosary and its champions

but a living reality

this powerful film from Spain presents the compelling testimonies of five men and women with unique stories of how their lives were completely transformed by experiencing the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist