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by Allan Smith (Author), Fulton J. Sheen (Author)
Advent and Christmas with Fulton J. Sheen
A Devotional Journey of Waiting, Welcoming, and Living the Mystery
- Daily meditations rooted in Scripture and Sheen's insights
- Prayers and novenas for Advent and Christmas
- Reflections on Mary, Joseph, and the Holy Family
- Practical applications for living Advent watchfulness and Christmas joy
- Hymns and devotions for prayer at the crib and in the home
- A simple guide for making an Advent & Christmas Holy Hour
Fulton Sheen's voice speaks again with clarity and warmth, reminding us:
"Christmas is not a day, but a state of the soul - when Christ is born anew in us." Discover how the crib, the Cross, and the altar form one continuous mystery of love, and let this season transform your heart. Table of Contents
Epigraph
Editor's Note
Seasonal Reading Guide
How to Use This Book Part I - The Waiting (Advent) Chapter 1: Prophecy and Promise
Chapter 2: Mary's Fiat
Chapter 3: Joseph, the Silent Watchman
Chapter 4: The Expectant Soul Part II - The Coming (Christmas) Chapter 5: No Room at the Inn
Chapter 6: The Wood of the Manger and the Cross
Chapter 7: The Shepherds and the Magi
Chapter 8: The Word Made Flesh Part III - The Living Mystery (Beyond Christmas Day) Chapter 9: The Birth of Christ in the Soul
Chapter 10: The Child and the Cross
Chapter 11: The Family of Nazareth
Chapter 12: Advent and Christmas as a Way of Life Appendix I: Prayers for Advent and Christmas
1. The "O Antiphons" (Dec. 17-23)
2. Advent Prayer for Watchfulness
3. Christmas Novena Prayer
4. Prayer Before the Crib
5. Short Ejaculations (for daily use) Appendix II: Fulton Sheen on the Incarnation
1. The Humility of Bethlehem
2. The Two Births of Christ
3. The Manger and the Cross
4. Mary's Fiat
5. Joseph's Obedience
6. The Poverty of Christ's Birth
7. The Shadow of Suffering
8. The Eternal Present
9. Emmanuel, God With Us Appendix III: Scripture for Reflection
1. The Promise of the Messiah
2. Mary's Fiat
3. Joseph's Obedience
4. The Birth of Jesus
5. The Shepherds
6. The Magi
7. The Word Made Flesh
8. Simeon's Prophecy Appendix IV: Family Devotions at the Crib
1. Blessing of the Nativity Scene
2. Christmas Eve Family Prayer at the Crib
3. Daily Family Prayer at the Crib
4. Prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family
5. Reflection with Fulton Sheen Appendix V: Hymns and Carols for Prayer
1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Advent Hymn)
2. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
3. Silent Night (Christmas Hymn)
4. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
5. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
6. What Child Is This? Appendix VI: A Short Guide to Making an Advent & Christmas Holy Hour
Scripture Index
Old Testament
Gospels
Epistles
Concluding Word
About the Author
Number of Pages: 170
Dimensions: 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 09, 2025
