Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Resources for Advent

As another new liturgical year begins, here are some resources to assist you in your ministry and personal prayer. All are available in the Media Center.

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom Series from Ligouri

This series from Ligouri offers daily reflections that can be used for personal or communal prayer and meditation during the Christmas cycle of the liturgical year.

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton
BK4721.1 Adult

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen
BK5048.1 Adult

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from Padre Pio
BK5049.1 Adult

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
BK5050.1 Adult

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi
BK5052.1 Adult

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas
BK5053.1 Adult

In God’s Name by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
BK4758.1 Early Childhood – Adult
This is a beautiful children’s book which describes various images of God and how they are reflective of God’s true identity.
It is also available as a computer-animated video (VC2206.1).

Joshua
VC4200.1 Junior High – Adult
Based on the best-selling novel by Joseph Girzone, this is an inspirational story about a stranger whose mysterious “supernatural” powers influence a whole town.

Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe
VD0035.1 Early Childhood – Middle Grades
The story of how the Blessed Mother chose Juan Diego for a key role in a miracle that would transcend cultures is presented in English, Spanish, and French.

Prepare the Way of the Lord: Instrumental Music for Advent and Lent
CD0153.1 Adult
This CD of instrumental music by David Phillips contains traditional hymns for these seasons.

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