The Blessing of Christmas: Meditations for the Season | 
 enlarge | Author: Joseph Ratzinger (benedict Xvi)
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 110
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 5.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1586171720
Dewey Decimal Number: 242
EAN: 9781586171728
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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Product Description
This lovely little book, profusely illustrated, is ideal for the Christmas and Advent season with its inspiring, profound, yet popular meditations on the blessings of the season by the current Pope. Taken from his sermons as well as his writings, these beautiful meditations by the acclaimed spiritual teacher, writer and now Pontiff, give his usual fresh insights into the deeper meaning of this most wondrous event, and show the Pope to be a man who knows how to address both the mind and the heart. Lavishly illustrated throughout with classic color art.
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A Brilliant Addition to Christmas Celebrations January 12, 2008
Dana Bailey Wheeler (Midwest)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a way to bring spirituality and love into their advent celebration. In an easy to understand message, many of the tradtions are explained, such as why we have a Christmas tree, why we use lights, etc. Whether you're a Catholic or a protestant, it is meant to be used by all Christians to give depth and meaning to Christmas!
Very deep but very easy December 26, 2007
Rosanna Tarsiero (Pisa, Italy)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The book is a red hardcover, printed in quality paper, which also has beautiful illustrations coming from churches all over Europe.
These meditations were written by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger 25 years ago, and yet still popular and actual. It's a wonderful reading to do during Advent.
It's important to say that the font this book is printed in is pretty big, so it's easier on an old person's eyes. Furthermore, despite its being deep, logic and insightful, the language is very simple. Even a kid preparing for receiving his/her First Communion can understand these words.
Finally, there are some meditations about the meaning of illness and sufferance that deserve being read.
More than the Title December 11, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This reading written by Pope Benedict was written before he was elected Pope. It is so much more than just Christmas Meditations. These writings cause us to reflect on our spiritual lives and discusses more in the life oc Christ and well beyond the birth.
 Lovely book November 16, 2007
Sally Elizabeth (Great Falls, VA)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my best friend for Christmas. It is beautifully illustrated and printed on quality paper. The meditations really focus on the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. I think my friend will be very pleased.
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