Advent & Christmas Books

{ "id":6947326951491, "title":"SECRET OF THE BETHLEHEM SHEPHE","handle":"secret-of-the-bethlehem-shephe", "description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike most well-loved tales, the simple account of the adoration by the shepherds has grown and developed over the ages. Extra traditions have attached themselves to it. Charming characters and details have become part of the story. Beautiful preaching points have illuminated the tale and unlocked the story's deeper meanings. Many of these \"extras,\" however, were conditioned by later cultural assumptions and colored by devotions removed from historical reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the true circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ? What was Bethlehem like at the time of Jesus' birth, and why was the little village so important? How did Joseph and Mary meet, and why did they travel to Bethlehem? Were they really homeless the night Jesus was born? Was there an inn, a \"No vacancy\" sign, and a grumpy innkeeper? Who were the shepherds, why were the manger and the swaddling clothes a \"sign\" to them, and why were they so important to St. Luke?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter completing \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of the Magi\u003c\/i\u003e - his groundbreaking study of the wise men - Fr. Dwight Longenecker took a sabbatical in Jerusalem to study the ancient texts and the geography, history, politics, and culture of the time. He added his own firsthand visit to present-day Bethlehem shepherds in order to unlock \"the secret of the Bethlehem shepherds.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis little book sheds new light on an old, old story, deepening its beauty and enriching your Advent and Christmas celebrations for years to come.", "published_at":"2023-12-21T17:30:51", "created_at":"2023-12-21T17:30:51", "vendor":"Sophia Institute Press", "type":"Christmas Books", "tags":["Subject_Advent","Subject_Christmas","Type_Books"], "price":1495, "price_min":1495, "price_max":1495, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":true, "all_variant_ids":[40812581421123], "variants":[{ "id":40812581421123, "product_id":6947326951491, "product_handle":"secret-of-the-bethlehem-shephe", "title":"Default Title", "option1":"Default Title", "option2":null, "option3":null, "sku":"892-0675", "requires_shipping":true, "taxable":true, "featured_image":null,"image_id":null, "available":true, "name":"SECRET OF THE BETHLEHEM SHEPHE - Default Title", "options":["Default Title"], "price":1495, "weight":170, "compare_at_price":null, "inventory_quantity":9, "inventory_management":"shopify", "inventory_policy":"deny", "inventory_in_cart":0, "inventory_remaining":9, "incoming":false, "next_incoming_date":null, "taxable":true, "barcode":null}], "available":true,"images":["\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/16763229155079-28023.jpg?v=1703261359"],"featured_image":"\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/16763229155079-28023.jpg?v=1703261359", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/secret-of-the-bethlehem-shephe" }

{ "id":6930692079683, "title":"ADORE ADVENT PRAYER JOURNAL","handle":"adore-advent-prayer-journal", "description":"\u003cb\u003eAdore\u003cbr\u003eA Guided Advent Journal For Prayer And Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have a choice this Advent: Get caught up in the annual rush of shopping, decorating, and parties or slow down and take a few minutes each day to remember who this season is really about—Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Adore, popular author and speaker Fr. John Burns and illustrator Valerie Delgado of Pax. Valerie will help you reclaim the sacred sense of longing and joyful hope at the heart of Advent, focusing on a new theme each week—vigilance, preparation, nearness, and Emmanuel—that you can relate to your own life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach day you’ll journey deeper into the meaning of Advent with:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea scripture- and liturgy-based meditation,\u003cbr\u003estunning art specially created for this book,\u003cbr\u003ereflection questions,\u003cbr\u003ea prayer, and\u003cbr\u003ejournaling space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdore is perfect for both individual and group use.", "published_at":"2023-11-22T17:14:43", "created_at":"2023-11-22T17:14:43", "vendor":"Ave Maria Press", "type":"Christmas Books", "tags":["Subject_Advent","Type_Journal"], "price":1095, "price_min":1095, "price_max":1095, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":true, "all_variant_ids":[40760279367747], "variants":[{ "id":40760279367747, "product_id":6930692079683, "product_handle":"adore-advent-prayer-journal", "title":"Default Title", "option1":"Default Title", "option2":null, "option3":null, "sku":"892-0552", "requires_shipping":true, "taxable":true, "featured_image":null,"image_id":null, "available":true, "name":"ADORE ADVENT PRAYER JOURNAL - Default Title", "options":["Default Title"], "price":1095, "weight":200, "compare_at_price":null, "inventory_quantity":3, "inventory_management":"shopify", "inventory_policy":"deny", "inventory_in_cart":0, "inventory_remaining":3, "incoming":false, "next_incoming_date":null, "taxable":true, "barcode":null}], "available":true,"images":["\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/892-0552.jpg?v=1701360436"],"featured_image":"\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/892-0552.jpg?v=1701360436", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/adore-advent-prayer-journal" }

{ "id":300375736361, "title":"ADVENT\/CHRISTMAS W\/ST BENEDICT","handle":"advent-christmas-w-st-benedict", "description":"\u003cb\u003eAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Benedict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily Scripture and Prayers Together With Saitn Benedict's Own Words\u003cbr\u003eCompiled by Judith Suera, OSB. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest addition to Liguori’s popular series of seasonal meditation books provides not only Scripture readings for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, but pairs them with a daily selection from the cherished writings of St. Benedict. This book encourages the reader to set aside time each day to reflect upon a specific Scripture passage and feel the words speaking to their heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible, direct, and practical, this book will guide the reader through the season leading up to the celebration of Christ’s birth in an uplifting, spiritually refreshing way!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback", "published_at":"2017-11-28T15:06:18", "created_at":"2017-11-28T15:06:18", "vendor":"Liguori Publications", "type":"CHRISTMAS BOOKS", "tags":["Subject_Advent","Subject_Christmas","Type_Books"], "price":1399, "price_min":1399, "price_max":1399, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":true, "all_variant_ids":[4150184280105], "variants":[{ "id":4150184280105, "product_id":300375736361, "product_handle":"advent-christmas-w-st-benedict", "title":"Default Title", "option1":"Default Title", "option2":null, "option3":null, "sku":"892-0073", "requires_shipping":true, "taxable":true, "featured_image":null,"image_id":null, "available":true, "name":"ADVENT\/CHRISTMAS W\/ST BENEDICT - Default Title", "options":["Default Title"], "price":1399, "weight":190, "compare_at_price":null, "inventory_quantity":3, "inventory_management":"shopify", "inventory_policy":"deny", "inventory_in_cart":0, "inventory_remaining":3, "incoming":false, "next_incoming_date":null, "taxable":true, "barcode":""}], "available":true,"images":["\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/892-0073.jpg?v=1511903716"],"featured_image":"\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/892-0073.jpg?v=1511903716", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/advent-christmas-w-st-benedict" }

{ "id":300375703593, "title":"ADVENT\/CHRISTMAS W\/POPE JPII","handle":"advent-christmas-w-pope-jpii", "description":"\u003cb\u003eAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaint John Paul II is remembered and loved for his closeness to all people around the world. In this book of his own words as Pope, he leads readers through the holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each day--from the First Sunday of Advent until the end of the Christmas season--begin with selections from talks and statements of the late Holy Father, followed by Scripture, prayer, and a suggestion for an appropriate seasonal activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvent and Christmas Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for those who want to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's Incarnation as they prepare room in their hearts for his birth. During this special season, readers can experience the joy of praying with the words of Saint Pope John II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback", "published_at":"2017-11-28T15:06:17", "created_at":"2017-11-28T15:06:17", "vendor":"Liguori Publications", "type":"CHRISTMAS BOOKS", "tags":["Subject_Advent","Subject_Christmas","Type_Books"], "price":1399, "price_min":1399, "price_max":1399, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":true, "all_variant_ids":[4150184247337], "variants":[{ "id":4150184247337, "product_id":300375703593, "product_handle":"advent-christmas-w-pope-jpii", "title":"Default Title", "option1":"Default Title", "option2":null, "option3":null, "sku":"892-0071", "requires_shipping":true, "taxable":true, "featured_image":null,"image_id":null, "available":true, "name":"ADVENT\/CHRISTMAS W\/POPE JPII - Default Title", "options":["Default Title"], "price":1399, "weight":170, "compare_at_price":null, "inventory_quantity":4, "inventory_management":"shopify", "inventory_policy":"deny", "inventory_in_cart":0, "inventory_remaining":4, "incoming":false, "next_incoming_date":null, "taxable":true, "barcode":""}], "available":true,"images":["\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/892-0071_dbe2d3d6-7a7f-4b08-b4f8-2ea11b2d7869.jpg?v=1700591838"],"featured_image":"\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/892-0071_dbe2d3d6-7a7f-4b08-b4f8-2ea11b2d7869.jpg?v=1700591838", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/advent-christmas-w-pope-jpii" }

{ "id":300764004393, "title":"ADVENT \u0026 CHRISTMAS WITH MARY","handle":"advent-christmas-with-mary", "description":"Prepare for and celebrate Christ's coming with brief daily meditations for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Scripture, personal reflection, a question to think about or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary are sure to touch your heart and lead you to a deeper relationship with Jesus and hi8s mother, Mary.", "published_at":"2017-11-29T10:17:39", "created_at":"2017-11-29T10:17:39", "vendor":"Our Sunday Visitor", "type":"CHRISTMAS BOOKS", "tags":["Subject_Advent","Subject_Christmas","Type_Books"], "price":395, "price_min":395, "price_max":395, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":true, "all_variant_ids":[4152082890793], "variants":[{ "id":4152082890793, "product_id":300764004393, "product_handle":"advent-christmas-with-mary", "title":"Default Title", "option1":"Default Title", "option2":null, "option3":null, "sku":"892-0229", "requires_shipping":true, "taxable":true, "featured_image":null,"image_id":null, "available":true, "name":"ADVENT \u0026 CHRISTMAS WITH MARY - Default Title", "options":["Default Title"], "price":395, "weight":70, "compare_at_price":null, "inventory_quantity":18, "inventory_management":"shopify", "inventory_policy":"deny", "inventory_in_cart":0, "inventory_remaining":18, "incoming":false, "next_incoming_date":null, "taxable":true, "barcode":""}], "available":true,"images":["\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/892-0229.gif?v=1511980957"],"featured_image":"\/\/marytown-press-gift-store.myshopify.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/892-0229.gif?v=1511980957", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/advent-christmas-with-mary" }

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