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A FRANCISCAN CHRISTMAS
The true meaning of Christmas isn't found in the glitter and gifts. It's not on the tree or tucked under it. It won't be served with the cookies and eggnog. But it can be found in a place of honor in most Christian homes: the Christmas manager scene.
Francis of Assisi first recreated the scene of the Nativity nearly 800 years ago, and it has endured as a favorite holiday tradition. Each piece of the Nativity has its own story and meaning in Franciscan history and Christian spirituality. Take a closer look at the crèche and learn why Christmas is central to Franciscan spirituality and how you can find a deeper meaning in the simplest of seasonal decorations. By Kathleen M. Carroll, managing editor of books at St. Anthony Messenger Press, with a foreword by Jack Wintz, O.F.M., author of Will I See My Dog in Heaven? Paperback, 144 pages.
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From St. Bede Abbey'TIS THE SEASON TO BE BAKING
In this brand new collection, Fr. Dominic Garramone, acclaimed host of BREAKING BREAD WITH FATHER DOMINIC, weaves together holiday reflections, Scripture and nearly two dozen recipes. Holiday preparations take on new meaning with wisdom and stories. For example, did you know that two very different Christmas breads -- traditional German stolen and more recent St. Bede "Bambino Bread" -- represent the Christ Child in swaddling clothes? Once again, Fr. Dominic's skills as a baker, teacher and storyteller take us beyond bread.
Paperback, 96 pages.
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BESTSELLER
A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
From the Annunciation to the Flight into Egypt, the Christmas story illustrated with full-color miniatures selected from Books of Hours in The British Library. Rendered by some of the greatest European painters of the Middle Ages, these pages represent the pinnacle of manuscript illumination. Each is accompanied by Scripture, making this book an ideal meditation on the Christmas season. A perfect Christmas gift which will be treasured by young and old. Hardcover, 28 pages.
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