One Great Love: An Advent and Christmas Treasury of Readings, Poems, and Prayers

by Paraclete Press (Compiler)

Anticipate, wonder, and rejoice during the sacred days of Advent and Christmas with this elegant keepsake volume of stories, poems, prayers, and art from beloved writers and artists through the centuries.   This beautifully designed gift book weaves together some of the most cherished literature, scriptures, poems, and songs celebrating the sacred season of Advent and Christmas. From the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah to the timeless writings of Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Henry Van Dyke, Charles Dickens, O. Henry, G.K. Chesterton, and Gerard Manley Hopkins, to contemporary voices such as Eugene Peterson, Luci Shaw, Gayle Boss, and Nikki Grimes, The Advent and Christmas Treasury provides a diverse and delightful assortment of readings to inspire reflection and bring us back to the real meaning of Christmas.   Perfect for reading aloud as a family, giving to a neighbor, friend, or fellow literature-lover, or simply reading on your own with coffee in hand, this book is an invitation to a slower, more meaningful approach to the season of hope. 

Genres: Christmas, Holiday

144 pages, Hardcover

Published October 11, 2022

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Reviews

[Michaela Stinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this collection of Advent readings, poems and songs as well as art.

[Lynne Vanderveen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely collection to add to my Christmas books with writings from Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Henry van Dyke, Charles Dickens, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Lucy Shaw, Nikki Grimes, and Eugene Peterson among others.

[Chesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book to hold in one’s hands; quiet art from masters of the past; poems, prayers, and stories from old, familiar authors and a few new ones. I would read this again during a Christmas season.

Note: A few selections reflect a more Catholic view of Mary. I’m not Catholic, but still found this a worthwhile treasury to have in my home.