Some years I need to dip into a devotional around this time of year. This edition shares poems and essays, all from people I have enjoyed reading over the years. From November 24th to January 7th I‘m taking the time to stop and check in with myself and with this book.
We‘ve done a number of things for Advent through the years. My youngest is now 16. I was not sure what would be age appropriate and worthwhile this time around. I stumbled upon this and I think it will be just right for us. (Thank you Modern Mrs. Darcy.) It is fifty devotions from authors CS Lewis, Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, TS Elliot, Annie Dillard, and more of the like.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫I really enjoyed this Advent book! Spanning from November 24-January 7, the whole season of Advent through Epiphany is covered. Often as I was reading, I remarked on how refreshing it was to have to really use my brain to read an Advent book.
The poem “Black Rook in Rainy Weather” by Sylvia Plath was definitely a stand out entry for me, as was “The Holy Mother” by Romano Guardini.
I will definitely be reading this one again next year!
One of my favorite T.S. Eliot poems. Reading it is an annual tradition on the 11th day of Christmas.
Started this today as a sort of advent calendar, and my first impression is really good. Can't wait for tomorrow's read! (But I will, though)
#7Days7Books Day 2 (catchup because I got busy yesterday)
Seven books that left a deep impression on me and changed me.
@PickwickPlockPlock , Want to play?
so-soI‘ve just completed this book‘s daily readings, which go from Nov. 24 to Jan. 7. While a broad array of voices are included here, I was surprised and even a little disturbed by how many of the readings I could NOT relate to. I had an easier time with the poems than the prose. To me, it seemed that the great mystery of God had been too narrowly interpreted, too confidently expressed. Perhaps next Advent, I‘ll choose readings from the mystics!
#wintergames #ReadNosedReindeer @Clwojick @StayCurious #HolidayLaughs
Were you forced to read 'Waiting for Godot' in High School as well? Then you will appreciate this very New Yorker-y New Yorker cartoon!
A #BookIHaveRead every Advent since it was published in 2001. Just started on my 19th journey. #GratefulReads
To carry the spirit of the Season this year, I bought this book of daily readings for Advent. Some readings are religious, some are poems, some are questions and seekings. There are contributions from Aquinas, Luther, Dillard, Nouwen, Bonhöffer, Plath, and others. It begins on this day, the first Sunday of Advent.
pickLoved having this be my daily reading for advent. Different types of prose (and some poetry), different focuses, but always though-provoking, encouraging, and convicting. Will be returning to this yearly.
Got a little behind on my Advent daily readings so I played some catch up today. Let's see if I can stay on track the rest of the season!
There's something I love about Advent. The concept of waiting with hopeful expectation is so uplifting and refreshing this time of year and helps me focus on what's important. I heard about this book halfway through December last year, so I'm excited to have started it from the beginning this year. A daily reading related to Advent from Thanksgiving through New Year's from a varied and impressive list of authors. #currentlyreading #photoadaynov16
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas | 
