Christmas Presence: Twelve Gifts That Were More Than They Seemed - Rilegato

Pierce, Gregory F. Augustine; Dotterweich, Kass; McGrath, Tom; Behrens, James Stephen; Camille, Alice; Leach, Michael; Hannon, Patrick; Chatman, Delle; Hang, Frederic; Dechant, Carol; Shea, John; Reardon, Patrick T.; Wright, Vinita Hampton

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ISBN 10: 087946237X ISBN 13: 9780879462376

Casa editrice: Acta Pubns, 2002

Riassunto

This Christmas open your heart and your home to twelve of the finest contemporary spiritual authors and their insights into the true meaning of Christmas. In heartfelt stories from their own lives, they share the simple truth they have come to know about the greatest of all mysteries. Christmas Presence is a collection of twelve touching stories about gifts that were "more than they seemed." Each author recalls a special Christmas gift and how it evoked emotions and feelings that are both priceless and unforgettable. With a style that is warm and engaging the stories explore how the true spirit of Christmas--the presence of the divine in the world--can be experienced in the gifts we give and receive during the holiday season. This beautiful hardcover book makes a great present for friends, family, even yourself. Christmas Presence has been selected as the Featured Book for November 2002 by the Spiritual Book Associates.

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Recensione

This collection opens with a beautiful story by Kass Dotterweich about the Christmas when her five-year-old son gave unusual gifts to all the family. This is followed by a moving array of personal tales from Tom McGrath, Michael Leach, Carol DeChant and John Shea, among others. Most of the stories are informed by an explicitly Catholic perspective, but the values embraced will resonate with all Christians. Writers muse on the Christmas presents they remember most, which turn out to be either intangible blessings or simple, tangible things (a toaster, in one case) invested with special meaning. Patrick Hannon contributes a particularly marvelous story about not getting a puppy for his eighth Christmas, and Vinita Hampton Wright offers a beautiful tribute to family, storytelling and tradition. This collection moves from strength to strength with nary a weak link. --From Publishers Weekly

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Book by Gregory F Augustine Pierce

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• Editore: Acta Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 087946237X
• ISBN 13: 9780879462376
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Redattore: Pierce Gregory F. Augustine