{"product_id":"comfort-and-joy-christmas-for-the-soul-9780809157518","title":"Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book of Advent reflections treats the nitty-gritty of trying to live authentically in a world that is ordered to contradict the message of God-with-us, of God's hands-on love and involvement in our lives. Each pithy reflection reminds us why humanity needed and still needs Christmas. One unique aspect of the book is that the reflections do not end on Christmas Day. Reflections for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas allow readers to soak in the meaning, comfort, and joy of Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gifted preacher and sought-after spiritual mentor, Fr. Mark-David Janus, CSP, offers insightful, stirring, and at times intimate reflections that challenge us to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's incarnation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--David Dwyer, CSP, host of The Busted Halo Show on SiriusXM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Father Janus's book is a superb resource for busy people. The meditations are short, poetic, and filled with human wisdom and spiritual insight. An essential companion to the Advent and Christmas seasons!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, author of numerous books on Scripture and theology, including \u003cem\u003eAshes to Flames: A Lenten Pilgrimage\u003c\/em\u003e (Paulist Press, 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a gift! Fr. Janus's meditations encourage us to find a quiet room in the 'noisy inn of our lives' to reflect on God's love and be 'angels' (messengers) who bring God's comfort and joy to all.\"\u003cbr\u003e--David B. Gowler, Pierce Chair of Religion, Oxford College of Emory University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark-David Janus, CSP, PhD, \u003c\/strong\u003e is president and publisher of Paulist Press.\u003cbr\u003e+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11815826\"\u003eMark-David Janus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paulist Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780809157518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0809157519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL062000\"\u003eSpirituality\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paulist Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462893646061,"sku":"9780809157518","price":18.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1fd9a272-3da2-485c-a414-d5dcccacd18b.jpg?v=1753712411","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/comfort-and-joy-christmas-for-the-soul-9780809157518","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}