The true meaning of Christmas isn't found in the glitter and gifts. It's not on the tree or tucked under it. It won't be served with the cookies and eggnog. But it can be found in a place of honor in most Christian homes: the Christmas manager scene. Each piece of the Nativity has its own story and meaning in Franciscan history and Christian spirituality. Take a closer look at the crèche and learn why Christmas is central to Franciscan spirituality and how you can find a deeper meaning in the simplest of seasonal decorations. This small-sized, beautifully illustrated book makes a perfect Christmas gift!

A Franciscan Christmas

Religion & Spirituality

Carroll, Kathleen M.

Christian Books & Bibles

Franciscan Media

Words of hope and healing from every corner of the state, and from virtually all faiths and denominations - Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and more — have been selected for solace and inspiration.

Keeping the Faith in Ohio: Words of Hope and Comfort from Our Spiritual Leaders

Clerisy Press, Emmis Books

What's so Catholic about Christmas? The Church's celebration of Christmas isn't just for a day (or even twelve) but starts with the joyful waiting of Advent and lasts until the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fascinating stories of some favorite saints—such as Nicholas, Lucy, and Stephen—make their legends come alive, while the history and lore surrounding some of our most popular feasts—such as the Epiphany and the Immaculate Conception—will help you understand the importance of keeping the Mass in Christmas.

A Catholic Christmas

History

World

A Mary Christmas completes a trilogy of books about the Catholic customs and traditions surrounding the celebration of Christmas, including A Franciscan Christmas and A Catholic Christmas. This book focuses on the Marian aspects of the Advent and Christmas seasons of Christmas, using the theme of the Seven Joys of Mary: the annunciation, the visitation, the nativity of our Lord, the adoration of the magi, the finding of the child Jesus in the temple, the appearance of risen Christ to his mother, and the assumption and coronation of Mary as queen of heaven. A Mary Christmas will provide inspiration and faith formation for parishes, schools and the general reader interested in a Catholic Christian approach to celebrating Christmas, in particular, illuminating Mary’s role in the Christmas story.

A Mary Christmas

St. Francis: A Short Biography presents a portrait of the world's most-loved saint as a person who read the Gospels and incorporated them into his life and times, who held convictions that caused him distress, who changed the world through his focus on the challenges of living the Gospel. His work still resonates today, hundreds of years later, with both Christians and non-Christians alike. It presents Francis as a man who lived among men and through it became a saint, rather than a saintly man distanced from others. This 64-page popular introduction moves away from the view of the saint associated with bird baths to focus on the spirit of Franciscanism, the life of St. Francis, and his role for us today.

St. Francis: A Short Biography