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Watch for the Light

Readings for Advent and Christmas

C S Lewis author John Donne author Dietrich Bonhoeffer author Henri J M Nouwen author Meister Eckhart author Thomas Merton author Annie Dillard author Dorothy Day author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Plough Publishing House

Published:9th Oct '14

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This anthology, Watch for the Light, offers spiritual reflections for the Advent season, inviting readers to explore deeper meanings of Christmas.

In Watch for the Light, readers are invited to explore a collection of writings from some of the world's most revered spiritual authors. This anthology serves as a guide for introspection during the Advent season, a time often overshadowed by the commercial rush leading up to Christmas. The book emphasizes the importance of this four-week period, encouraging individuals to reflect on the deeper meanings of the holiday and the significance of Jesus' coming into the world.

The compilation features contributions from a diverse array of writers, including C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L’Engle, and Thomas Merton, among others. Each devotion offers insights that resonate not only during Advent but throughout the entire year. By engaging with these profound reflections, readers can find a renewed sense of purpose and understanding in their spiritual lives, making the holiday preparations more meaningful.

Watch for the Light stands out as a necessary addition to the holiday literature, providing a refreshing perspective on a season that is often characterized by materialism. The book encourages a return to the contemplative spirit of Advent, inviting readers to slow down and embrace the true essence of the season. This collection is ideal for those seeking to deepen their faith and enrich their holiday experience.

It's hard to go wrong with 40 essays and poems from theological writers such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothy Day, Madeleine L'Engle, Martin Luther, Kathleen Norris, Henri Nouwen, Philip Yancey, Karl Barth and Síren Kierkegaard. These are not frivolous, feel-good Advent readings; they are deep, sometimes jarring reflections, many with a strong orientation toward social justice… This collection, born of obvious passion and graced with superb writing, is a welcome even necessary addition to the glutted holiday bookshelves. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This stunning collection of some of the best spiritual writers of all time comes from Plough, the exceptionally thoughtful, high-quality publishing house founded by a simple-living community. What a delight to have seasonal readings from theological voices like Jürgen Moltmann, mystics like Bernard of Clairvaux, poets — from Sylvia Plath to T.S. Eliot to Jane Kenyon — contemplatives such as Henri Nouwen, and storytelling writers like the late Brennan Manning. -- Hearts and Minds Books

ISBN: 9780874869170

Dimensions: 184mm x 127mm x 25mm

Weight: 453g

344 pages