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Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story, Journal
As Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story follows the four weeks of Advent, it will help us appreciate the places, people, and events that complement the story of the very first Advent.
In week one, we will explore several places in the Holy Land and what they teach us about the environment in which Mary and Joseph lived.In week two, we will come to appreciate several people who were preparing for the birth of the Messiah while Mary and Joseph were preparing for the birth of their son.In week three, we will look at the events that shaped the circumstances of Jesus’ birth.In week four, we will enter into imaginative prayer to personally experience the final preparations for Christ’s birth.We pray that in deepening our appreciation of the places, people, and events of the very first Advent, we can encounter the Lord in our own lives and hearts during Advent this year. Enjoy Advent. Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives now.
Each day, in a few short pages, Fr. Toups provides you with aids to help guide your
A word - Focus on a single word each day to draw out the details of the Advent story.A reflection - Learn more about the people, places, and events of the first Advent and how they influenced Christ.A Psalm - Each day, you’re given a Psalm to pray to help you enter into prayer.A prompt - Space is provided each day to journal. Record how the Lord is speaking to you this Advent.
In week one, we will explore several places in the Holy Land and what they teach us about the environment in which Mary and Joseph lived.In week two, we will come to appreciate several people who were preparing for the birth of the Messiah while Mary and Joseph were preparing for the birth of their son.In week three, we will look at the events that shaped the circumstances of Jesus’ birth.In week four, we will enter into imaginative prayer to personally experience the final preparations for Christ’s birth.We pray that in deepening our appreciation of the places, people, and events of the very first Advent, we can encounter the Lord in our own lives and hearts during Advent this year. Enjoy Advent. Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives now.
Each day, in a few short pages, Fr. Toups provides you with aids to help guide your
A word - Focus on a single word each day to draw out the details of the Advent story.A reflection - Learn more about the people, places, and events of the first Advent and how they influenced Christ.A Psalm - Each day, you’re given a Psalm to pray to help you enter into prayer.A prompt - Space is provided each day to journal. Record how the Lord is speaking to you this Advent.
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136 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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December 24, 2021
Sooo good! The guided reflections stirred my heart in many ways. It really helped me to press into Advent and learn much more about the holy family and the places, events, and people that surrounded them. I’m excited to refer back to these reflections during future Advent seasons!
I love this excerpt from the Mary Returns to Nazareth meditation: “As Mary walks, her mind is crowded with thoughts that require faith in the Lord’s providence.”
I love this excerpt from the Mary Returns to Nazareth meditation: “As Mary walks, her mind is crowded with thoughts that require faith in the Lord’s providence.”
December 20, 2021
I chose to read an Advent book during these four weeks before Christmas. I wanted my heart to truly be ready for the celebration of Christmas, Jesus’ birth, this year. I found the daily reading selections thoughtful. As Christmas approaches, I feel more ready to celebrate this holy day.
December 28, 2022
This book was really reflective and gave you very thought provoking question regarding the birth of Jesus. Well written and thoughtful. It would probably be a good book club book through the church. But also still very informative reading solo.
January 3, 2022
As always father marks insights and meditations are so moving and thought provoking. Great way to spend each day of advent
December 25, 2022
Great book to prepare for the birth of Jesus.
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