Advent Presence: Kissed by the Past, Beckoned by the Future - Softcover

Advent is a time of preparation, of patience, of remembering what grounds and sustains us. Advent reminds us who God is and who we are meant to be. This book offers a new look at Advent by seeing the four weeks through the lens of morning, mid-day, late afternoon and evening, and night. Photographs, stories, and perspectives enrich our travel and invite us to other dimensions of experiencing Advent, as a season and as a resource in our daily living. The book can serve as a devotional for individuals and small-group study for the Advent season, with a particular focus on the Year C Gospel readings from Luke. Advent devotion for individuals or small groups, with an Advent poster-calendar sold separately Photographs and stories from daily life, for daily Christian living Study guide included"

MELFORD "BUD" HOLLAND is an Episcopal priest, storyteller, and photographer. Since his retirement as the Officer for Ministry Development for The Episcopal Church, he serves as an interim priest, consultant, and Education for Ministry (EfM) trainer. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.