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SECRET OF THE BETHLEHEM SHEPHE

SECRET OF THE BETHLEHEM SHEPHE

$ 14.95

The Secret of the Bethlehem ShepherdsLike 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 ...


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ADORE ADVENT PRAYER JOURNAL

ADORE ADVENT PRAYER JOURNAL

$ 10.95

AdoreA Guided Advent Journal For Prayer And MeditationYou 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.In Adore, popular author and speaker Fr. John Burns and illustrator Valerie Delgado of Pax. Valer...


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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS W/ST BENEDICT

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS W/ST BENEDICT

$ 13.99

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. BenedictDaily Scripture and Prayers Together With Saitn Benedict's Own WordsCompiled by Judith Suera, OSB. For 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 exper...


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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS W/POPE JPII

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS W/POPE JPII

$ 13.99

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul IISaint 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 se...


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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WITH MARY

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WITH MARY

$ 3.95

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.


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MONASTERY JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS

MONASTERY JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS

$ 14.99

A Monastery Journey To Christmasby Brother Victor-Antoine D'Avila-LatourretteBased on the ancient Christian tradition of meditating throughout the forty days before and after Christmas, this book follows the rhythm of the Advent and Christmas journey as it takes place in the monastery of Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourette, a place as tiny...


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THE ESSENTIAL ADVENT & CHRISTM

THE ESSENTIAL ADVENT & CHRISTM

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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS  ST VINCENT

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS ST VINCENT

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Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Vincent de Paul


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