{"product_id":"an-advent-christmas-companion-with-archbishop-fulton-j-sheen","title":"An Advent \u0026 Christmas Companion with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Journey into the Mystery of the Incarnation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristmas is more than a day to celebrate. It is a mystery to enter-and a way of life to carry into the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Bethlehem was never merely a place to visit once a year. In the manger he discovered the humility of God, the shadow of the Cross, the promise of the Eucharist, and the pattern of the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAn Advent and Christmas Companion with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen\u003c\/i\u003e, best-selling author Allan Smith invites you on a spiritual journey from the longing of Advent to the wonder of Bethlehem-and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk with the prophets as they await the Messiah. Stand beside Mary as she offers her Fiat. Learn from Joseph's silent faith. Kneel with the shepherds before the manger. Follow the Magi beneath the star. Remain with the Christ Child through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Then discover how the mystery of the Incarnation can transform the ordinary days that follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon the timeless spiritual wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, these meditations will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprepare your heart during Advent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremain with the Christ Child throughout the Christmas season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erediscover the Twelve Days of Christmas as a spiritual journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencounter Christ in Scripture, prayer, the Eucharist, and daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarry the mystery of Emmanuel into Ordinary Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter follows a simple devotional rhythm: a \u003cb\u003eMeditation\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003eQuiet Practice for Today\u003c\/b\u003e, a passage of Scripture to \u003cb\u003eCarry With You Today\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003eClosing Prayer\u003c\/b\u003e. That structure comes directly from the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book to hurry through. Keep it beside your Bible. Bring it to your Holy Hour. Read it beside the family Nativity scene. Return to it each Advent and Christmas as a trusted spiritual companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the journey does not end at Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReceive Him. Remain with Him. Become like Him. Carry Him into the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristmas received must become Christmas lived.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishop Sheen Today Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67574723936361,"sku":"1997931648","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/9389\/files\/ibg.common.titledetail_8ee7ada3-3c83-4690-9b05-b1542954150a.gif?v=1790881713","url":"https:\/\/www.stcloudbookshop.com\/products\/an-advent-christmas-companion-with-archbishop-fulton-j-sheen","provider":"St. Cloud Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}