Advent and Christmas are special times for Christians everywhere. The longing of Advent gives way to the joy and celebration of Christmas. Advent and Christmas With Thomas Merton gives readers the opportunity to experience Advent and Christmas in a way that unwraps spiritual joy, allowing it to shine brighter than all the tinsel and trappings that blind our eyes to the deeper meaning of the season.
This book is formatted to be used on each day of Advent and the Christmas season. Each day’s reflection begins with a scriptural quotation, continues with a daily thought from the writings of Thomas Merton that capture a theme of the season: the Incarnation, anticipation, angels, and many more, each followed by a prayer of the day. An appendix includes a suggested plan for using each day’s meditation as part of a morning or evening prayer.
Thomas Merton, the renowned Cistercian monk, brings us to a fresh experience of the Advent and Christmas season, where we look forward to the coming of the Messiah who will make all things new again. In a spirit of monastic simplicity, Merton reveals the humble way in which we can invite the Savior into our hearts–without all the clutter, noise, and anxiety. Everyone searching for simple spiritual joy will want to spend Advent and Christmas With Thomas Merton.