The readings from Mass speak about the Baptist, the refiner’s fire, and repentance.But at the office and in the neighborhood, the Christmas parties have already begun.In this week’s reflection on the 2nd Sunday of Advent,you’ll get some insight into this phenomenon plus some great practical tips on keeping Advent Advent so that the 12 Days of Christmas are that much more joyful and meaningful.
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Unbridled Grace Dr. Norman’s inspiring message of redemptive suffering and the power of God’s victory, challenges audiences to trust God and courageously choose His will, even when it is difficult. He shares his true story as a testimony to what God can do in all of our lives despite anything we are facing. Dr. Norman’s book, Unbridled Grace, has made a dramatic entrance into the Christian book market since its release in 2011. A recent reviewer proclaimed Unbridled Grace to be “without a doubt one of the most powerful stories of faith and redemption they have ever read.”
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Great Adventure Kids Pack The five items included in this educational package (Chart, Game Set, Bible Story Coloring Book, Bookmark, and Prayer Beads) are based on the color-coded system of the Great Adventure and will aid in teaching children the narrative story of salvation history. Through play, memorization, prayer, and interaction, these learning tools bring familiar Bible stories into a system where children can relate them to their own life.
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Real Men Pray the Rosary: A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer In Real Men Pray the Rosary: A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer, a powerful story of a vital prayer movement that is igniting men’s hearts, David N. Calvillo narrates his own life-changing experience of the Rosary, presents a comprehensive guide to the Rosary, and offers a 33-Day Rosary Challenge.
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Feast of Faith - 2 DVD set In this enlightening, four-part adult faith formation series developed for the Eucharist, Dr. D’Ambrosio offers profound reflections on the nature of the Holy Eucharist – the “source and summit” of the Catholic faith.
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The Holy Land: An Armchair Pilgrimage What's the next best thing to going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.? Being able to travel with him from the comfort of your home as the holy sites come to life through the pages of this book. With stunning images and thoughtful commentary, The Holy Land: An Armchair Pilgrimage is more than your typical travel guide.
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Oh Holy Night - Kitty Cleveland - CD "And the angel said to them "Be not afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will come to all of the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord". Luke 2, 10-11
Includes Kitty singing the songs of the Christmas season.
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Sacred Space 2013 - Advent and Christmas Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2013-2014 continues to draw an increasing number of readers for whom it serves as a complement to the hugely popular website sacredspace.ie. Inexpensive, accessible, and portable, it offers people a seasonal opportunity to discover the richness of the distinctive prayer method that has made Sacred Space so beloved around the world. Using the simple six-step method first developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, the booklet provides the same daily readings and prayer starters along with the weekly Advent themes found in the larger book.
Nicholas the Boy Who Became Santa - DVD Nicholas was still a young boy when he discovered the love of Jesus and the gift of giving that changed the world. Based on historical fact and tradition...this is a beautiful Christmas classic for children!
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