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Watch for the Light

Readings for Advent and Christmas
By John Donne and Dorothy Day and Thomas Stearns Eliot and Henri J. M. Nouwen and C. S. Lewis and Annie Dillard and Meister Eckhart and Thomas Merton and Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Watch for the Light invites readers to explore profound questions surrounding the true meaning of Christmas, beyond common celebrations. This unique collection of essays and poems from renowned spiritual writers examines the mysteries of God taking human form, Mary’s faith, Christ’s incarnation, and His promised return. Ideal for contemplative daily devotions or reflective reading, it offers rich perspectives to deepen your appreciation of the Advent season.
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This collection suits readers seeking serious, thoughtful engagement with the spiritual dimensions of Christmas, particularly those interested in theology, mysticism, and socially conscious reflections during the Advent season.

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Watch for the Light

Selections from the world's greatest spiritual writers provide inward preparation for the most widely celebrated - and most maligned - holiday of the year.

Selections from the world’s greatest spiritual writers provide inspiration for the most widely celebrated holiday of the year.

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There's plenty out there on the 'real' meaning of Christmas; this volume steps back further to examine more vital questions: What does it mean that God took on human form? That Mary believed? That Christ came down to earth, and will one day come again?

Whether dipped into at leisure or used for formal daily devotions, this unparalleled collection gives the phrase 'Christmas preparations' new depth and meaning.

Watch for the Light includes writing from Kathleen Norris, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Annie Dillard, John Donne, Meister Eckhart, Dorothy Day, T. S. Eliot, Gustavo Gutierrez, Eberhard Arnold, G. M. Hopkins, C. S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Martin Luther, Henri Nouwen, Edith Stein, Thomas Aquinas, Dorotee Soelle, Philip Yancey, and others.

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Publishers Weekly praised the book as a "welcome even necessary addition" to holiday literature, highlighting its deep, sometimes challenging reflections with a strong emphasis on social justice. Hearts and Minds Books celebrated it as a stunning assembly of the finest spiritual writers, including theologians, mystics, poets, and storytellers, presented by the thoughtful Plough publishing house.

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ISBN: 9780874869170

Publisher: Plough Publishing House

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Plough Publishing House

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 344

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Annie Dillard C. S. Lewis C.S. Lewis Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dorothy Day Henri J. M. Nouwen John Donne Meister Eckhart Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Thomas Merton Thomas Stearns Eliot

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