Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas 2006-2007 (Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas) - Softcover

A good way to find a few moments of prayer during the commute or before turning off the lights at night." "Everything about this little book...makes it a wise choice as a road map for a personal or communal journey in faith at Advent." "Benedictine Sister Katherine Howard offers rich Advent reflections, asks probing questions and provides hopeful prayers using only two pages for each day. Scripture texts come alive in her comments."

These reflections on the Advent/Christmas season offer readers the opportunity to deepen their personal prayer life and grow in their relationship with God. In these short, daily meditations based upon the "Lectionary", Katherine Howard, O.S.B., aids readers in understanding the Word of God. This book is as small as a pocket but full of spiritual insights that can never be contained. The author, a Benedictine monastic, offers the fruits of her prayer, reflection, and experience in a way that speaks to the heart of every believer. "Benedictine Sister Katherine Howard offers rich Advent reflections, asks probing questions and provides hopeful prayers using only two pages for each day. Scripture texts come alive in her comments." - "Prairie Messenger". "A good way to find a few moments of prayer during the commute or before turning off the lights at night." - "The Bible Today".