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Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent Paperback – September 10, 2012

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"Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus," Richard Rohr asserts. Advent is a time to focus our expectations and anticipation on “the adult Christ, the Cosmic Christ,” who challenges us to empty ourselves, to lose ourselves, to surrender.

Whether you’re seeking a moment of tranquility in the midst of a busy holiday season or searching for a deeper connection with your faith, Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent is the perfect companion. Renowned author and spiritual teacher Richard Rohr provides profound insights and gentle guidance to inspire and uplift as you reflect on the birth of Jesus and the significance of this sacred time.
 
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Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized. Fr. Richard is the author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam’s Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi. Fr. Richard is academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing upon Christianity's place within the Perennial Tradition, the mission of the Living School is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings. Visit cac.org for more information.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franciscan Media (September 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616364785
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616364786
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 6.5 inches
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Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (www.cac.org) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he also serves as Academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy--practices of contemplation and self-emptying, expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized.

Fr. Richard is author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam's Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love.

He has been a featured essayist on NPR's "This I Believe," a guest of Mehmet Oz on the Oprah and Friends radio show, and a guest of Oprah Winfrey on Super Soul Sunday. Fr. Richard was one of several spiritual leaders featured in the 2006 documentary film ONE: The Movie and was included in Watkins' Spiritual 100 List for 2013. He has given presentations with spiritual leaders such as Rob Bell, Cynthia Bourgeault, Joan Chittister, Shane Claiborne, James Finley, Laurence Freeman, Thomas Keating, Ronald Rolheiser, Jim Wallis, and the Dalai Lama.

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Ed
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for me.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
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Easy to read. Short, concise daily readings. Perfect for the busy season with Richard Rhor at his best leading us gently and prayerfully to Christmas. Read each morning and, because of the length and simplicity of each readying, I had enough to chew on the rest of the day. It was nice to have the Daily Scripture reading right there. Some days I had to skip Scripture, but still felt "fed". Some other readings I've done in the past have been so complex I'd spend part of the day just trying to figure out the message of that day. Not so with this book.
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Benjamin Szweda
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice atypical Advent reflections
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
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Each day had well thought out and though provoking reflections written by Fr Rohr. This was my first book I read by Fr. Rohr and I definitely liked it enough to look into more by him in the future. Each daily reflection was short enough to be able to fit it into the day without much trouble, but was thought provoking enough to make reading it worth while. Definitely a good book to read in the month of December. Also nice is that it was a bit of a different take on Advent than what I was expecting. You won't get the same Christmas story that you probably already know by reading this book. Each day offers a few verses to look up if you want to, a partial verse written out in the book, a 2-3 page reflection by Fr. Rohr and a 1-2 sentence thought provoking question at the end of it all. I recommend.
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D. R. Hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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So helpful in preparing for the anniversary of Christ's coming into the world every year.
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T. McCool
4.0 out of 5 stars Great devotional, somewhat confusing to use at first
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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I had heard of Rohr, but this is my first introduction to his writing. The daily meditations are interesting while being short enough for a nice 15-minute respite of the day for Advent. The Bible verses are arranged rather strangely - Year 1, Year 2, Year 3. There are four weeks of meditations titled "First Sunday of Advent", "Monday of the First Week of Advent", etc., then a series of meditations that being on December 17. There is no explanation of how to use the devotional. I figured that the idea is to start at the beginning and continue to December 16, then jump to the December 17 entry. I used the devotional for Advent 2017 so I skipped an entire week of meditations. The meditations don't necessarily focus on Advent until the Dec. 17 sequence which is very focused. If you're looking for a devotional that is 100% Christmas you may not like this. But Rohr is an excellent Franscian theologian, and you will be enriched by this.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing reminder of the seasons significance.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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Has the commercial aspect of Christmas brought you down? Read, reflect and be reminded that the hope of mankind wasn’t just the birth of a baby but who he would become and what he did for us.
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CeCe
5.0 out of 5 stars I reuse every Advent! Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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My favorite Advent prayer book. Even though it’s several years old, I reread it every year. Just love Fr Rohr’s reflections. Buy it now, no matter what time of year it is, and remember to pull it out every year first Sunday of Advent. Even if you don’t celebrate advent season liturgicallly, it’s still a great prayer book leading up to Christmas. Thank you Fr Rohr for expanding my heart.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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In the busyness of Christmas preparation, these short insights and thought-provoking questions bring the right mindset to the season. Well done!!
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Kelly Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Advent Practice!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020
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This book was an excellent balance of reflective self examination and a reminder of the peace, joy, and love of Christmas. It’s set up from Sunday Advent 1 through the season, so it’s easy to follow, no matter on which day of the week 𝐂hristmas falls. Highly recommend!
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Mrs. Colleen M. Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Preparing for Christmas
Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2021
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By Richard Rohr, gift for Christmas.
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Mrs. Fiona J. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent value, would recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2022
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I've had this many years now and bring it out every Christmas, and am always glad I have
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beth lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars TRES intellectuel et en même temps, méditatif
Reviewed in France on December 15, 2018
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Ce petit livre est magnifique. J'adore les réfléctions de Richard Rohr. L'anglais est très accessible et les textes sont courts. Le style d'écriture nous fait méditer un peu et j'apprécie le fait qu'il fait des comparaisons avec le bible et la signification dans notre monde d'aujourd'hui, aussi privé que public. Après chaque chapitre, il nous invite à penser à ce que le texte qu'il a écrit nous dit. Sympa et un beau cadeau aussi.
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J. N. Lawson
4.0 out of 5 stars A Useful Set of Advent Reflections
Reviewed in France on December 26, 2023
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My wife and I have read numerous books by Rohr and have been taken with the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy. In a time when too many Christians teach/preach a God of punishment and how ‘others’ must change their lives, Rohr brings home the message that Advent of Christ remains within us. We are the ones who must move towards Christ in our daily lives and actions. We are the good news—if we choose to live it.
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Ingrid
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020
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Nicely written with good reflections on Advent. A lovely companion through Advent.
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