A Radiant Birth - Advent Readings for a Bright Season

Leslie Leyland Fields, Paul J. Willis

Summary

"At the birth of Jesus, an event of cosmic significance by which we humans still mark our calendars, the invisible and visible worlds come together." —Philip Yancey
Rediscover the Wonder of Christ's Birth with 42 Days of Reflection
Prepare your heart and spirit for the Advent season with A Radiant Birth, an inspiring anthology written by the members of the Chrysostom Society. This collection offers six weeks of deeply reflective readings, guiding you through the seasons from the first Sunday of Advent through the twelfth day of Christmas.
Readings in this volume include:

- In a Mad Mad World, God Welcomes our Merrymaking by Philip Yancey
- Star by Eugene Peterson
- Into the Darkest Hour by Madeleine L'Engle
- Sermon on the Nativity by St. John Chrysostum
- A Blessing for the New Baby by Luci Shaw
- A Welcome-Unwelcome Traveler in Narnia by Matthew Dickerson, and many more
This volume draws its heart from the words of St. John Chrysostom, who preached the earliest preserved Christmas sermon, "Behold a new and wonderful mystery!" Through these pages, the Christian literary voices of the Chrysostom Society prepare readers in Advent and Christmastide as seasons radiant with anticipation and divine glory.
In A Radiant Birth, you'll find

- Forty-Two Days of Readings – Immerse yourself in forty-two moving reflections, thoughtfully curated to guide you daily from Advent to Epiphany.
- Deeply Rooted Inspiration – Journey through history as contributors both ancient and modern explore the timeless essence of Christ's birth.
- A Call to Renewed Wonder – Enter this sacred season slowly and deliberately, allowing familiar stories to astonish you and become wondrous once again.
- Transformative Purpose – Discover how Christ's birth in Bethlehem mirrors His birth within us, empowering Christians to bear His presence into the world.
A Radiant Birth is beautifully crafted for Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual lives during Advent and Christmas. It is particularly meaningful for those wishing to connect with the rhythm of the church calendar, center their hearts on Christ, and reflect on the profound mystery of His incarnation.
Jesus is born in Bethlehem, but He is also born in us, that ⁠we might bear his presence and impart his goodness to the world. Through A Radiant Birth, experience Advent as a time of joy, waiting, and wonder, as you are drawn once more into the story of His light entering into your life and into the world.

Available since: 09/05/2023.

Print length: 224 pages.

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