The soul of Christmas / Thomas Moore.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781632531209
- ISBN: 1632531208
- Physical Description: xiii, 143 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Cincinnati : Franciscan Media, 2016.
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | A new day for spiritual practices -- Deepening the meaning of Christmas -- The day the sun stands still -- The birth of the child -- The manger and the animals -- The guiding star -- The Virgin Mother -- The Christmas tree -- Angels in the sky -- The coming of the Magi -- Gift-giving as a way of life -- Santa, the holy one -- The birth of the soul -- A last word -- The spirit of Christmas. |
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Subject: | Jesus Christ > Nativity. Jesus Christ. Christmas. Christmas. Nativity of Jesus Christ. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
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Fulton Co PL - Rochester Main Library | 242.335 MOO (Text) | 33187004128258 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Whiting PL - Whiting | 242.335 M786 (Text) | 51735011780060 | Adult department | Available | - |
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- Baker & Taylor
Offers an exploration of the meaning of Christmas, delving into the Gospel passages, similar archetypal stories and myths, and how the profound symbolism, myths, and images have meaning as a plan for all of humanity. - Baker & Taylor
With his trademark blend of storytelling, faith and psychological insight, theNew York Times best-selling author of Care of the Soul turns his poetic attention to the most enduring story of them all: the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. - Franbciscan MediaWith his trademark blend of storytelling, faith and psychological insight, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Moore turns his attention to the most enduring story of them all: the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. Moore uses passages from the Gospels, archetypal stories and ancient myths to explore the idea that Christmas can only be fully understood as belonging to everyoneâas a plan for the entire human race. This may be the most profound reflection on the meaning of Christmas in a generation.
- Franbciscan MediaWhat does finding âthe soul of Christmasâ mean to you? If you think itâs about taking a heavy, stern theological approach to a joyful holiday, or berating others about âthe reason for the season,â then you donât know Thomas Moore.
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Moore, bestselling author of Care of the Soul and many other soul-centered books, turns his poetic attention to the Christmas season in this exploration of the deeper meaning behind holiday traditions. Using his trademark blend of storytelling, faith, and insight, he shows how our ordinary practices of gift-giving, singing carols, gathering with family and friends, and putting up trees have roots in ancient sacred traditions ⦠and how those practices guide us to a way of life that is nothing short of revolutionary in todayâs culture.
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Moore shows that focusing on the meaning behind the symbolism and the sentiment behind the commercialism can lead us to a way of living that can hold value to people of any faith: a grand experiment in living from generosity rather than competitiveness, a single day when children know better than anyone that magic exists. With the right mindset, even shopping can become a deep practice of love and spirituality.
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