The Advent of God's Word: Listening for the Power of the Divine Whisper a Daily Retreat and Devotional

Quiet your heart and listen for the loving whispers of God during the Advent season.

"The weeks leading up to Christmas are often hectic times preparing for the holy celebration of Jesus' birth. This book provides an opportunity for you to pause, take a refreshing breath of the Holy Spirit, and look beyond the surface of the lights and glitter to notice the inward shaping of Jesus' virtues of hope, love, joy and peace for faithful living. It sets a course for daily retreat and devotional living into the new era for hope and unity in the heart of Christ." from the Introduction

Are you missing out on the true meaning and mystery of Advent amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Rev. Dr. Brenda K. Buckwell, Obl. OSB, invites you into a daily retreat experience, offering inspiring reflections, fresh perspectives on the season s traditional scripture readings, and creative ways to let God s word sink deep into your heart and soul. With prayer practices that engage the senses and guidance in creating a visual reflection in response to each day s reading, she helps you move beyond articulation of what you know of God to discover the possibilities awaiting you."