With characteristic gentleness and
wisdom, Ann Lewin leads us on an
exploration of the seasons of Advent and
Christmas which are rich in imagery and
themes to shape our faith. Advent speaks
of our dual identity as people of this
world and as Gods people. Come, Emmanuel
explores how we can hold this in
creative tension and learn to relate our
prayerfulness to everyday life. Ann
opens up the depths of some very ancient
prayers the Advent antiphons - and
discovers how much they can teach us for
living as Gods people today.
Commercially, Christmas may be over and
done with on 25th, yet for Christians it
is a profound beginning that leads
paradoxically into death and suffering
as on the days immediately following,
the Church commemorates Stephen, the
first martyr, and the Massacre of the
Innocents. The baby in the manger will
bring healing and forgiveness, but only
via the road to the cross.
wisdom, Ann Lewin leads us on an
exploration of the seasons of Advent and
Christmas which are rich in imagery and
themes to shape our faith. Advent speaks
of our dual identity as people of this
world and as Gods people. Come, Emmanuel
explores how we can hold this in
creative tension and learn to relate our
prayerfulness to everyday life. Ann
opens up the depths of some very ancient
prayers the Advent antiphons - and
discovers how much they can teach us for
living as Gods people today.
Commercially, Christmas may be over and
done with on 25th, yet for Christians it
is a profound beginning that leads
paradoxically into death and suffering
as on the days immediately following,
the Church commemorates Stephen, the
first martyr, and the Massacre of the
Innocents. The baby in the manger will
bring healing and forgiveness, but only
via the road to the cross.
