A Season of Little Sacraments: Christmas Commotion, Advent Grace

by Susan H. Swetnam

The lament swells every December, as perennial as the jingle of Salvation Army the season of Advent is lost in the secular trappings of Christmas preparation. For those aspiring to a reverent Advent but caught up in twenty-first-century to-do lists, A Season of Little Sacraments offers a fresh perspective on the secular-sacred December divide.
        Susan Swetnam invites readers along on an ordinary woman’s day-by-day walk through Advent, demonstrating that the very “distractions” accused of taking Christ out of Christmas can become “little sacraments”—occasions for grace to break through and faith to deepen—if approached with mindful reflection. For readers who want to experience a truly sacred Advent without fleeing completely from contemporary society, A Season of Little Sacraments will be a welcome source of nourishment and delight.

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2016

Reviews

[Katie Stratton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this book - such thoughtfulness amidst some standard and some unique traditions. I would like to re-read this in November one year to prepare for advent better rather than reflect within the season of advent because I feel like this book has a lot to offer in that regard.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick little read with some great ideas for making Advent meaningful. The author's voice reminds me a lot of Madeleine L'Engle's.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as wonderful the second time around. So thoughtful and peaceful. Can’t recommend enough!