Advent to Epiphany: Engaging the Heart of Christmas by Liena ApsukrapsaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thank you to the authors for creating a resource that applies to Advent and the entire season of Christmas! All twelve days!
I can easily see how this daily devotional would help a Christian focus effectively on the seasons of Advent and Epiphany. If you're looking into buying this book, it's probably because you know that focus is often lacking for the sake of the busyness of the seasons. Each day's devotional is structured: Prepare for your time with the Lord in the devotional, prayer, scripture, reflection, going deeper, prayer, journal.
The "going deeper" and the journal prompt questions were poignant. I can't wait to use this when Advent begins.
This would be a good investment for a church or parish to have on hand and to give to the congregation at the start of Advent, or even a few weeks before. For Catholics shopping this book: the scripture readings do not correlate with daily readings. Also, while I'm delighted and surprised that there were reflections on Mary in the devotional, they don't go as deeply as we would like in reflecting on the woman who brought Christ into our world.
Overall, two thumbs up!
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