Rejoicing in Our Hope

Rejoicing in Our Hope:  Meditations for the Advent and Christmas Seasons In this enlightening and cathartic devotional, Bishop Baker shares stories and reflections on Sacred Scripture, the saints, popes, and other famous individuals that provide hope and inspiration for the Advent and Christmas seasons. “We Christians see Jesus as the hope of the world,” Bishop Baker says. “He is Emmanuel, God with us. No matter what our situation, no matter how bleak, God is with us, and He walks with us through the struggles and turmoil of life.” These brief, power-packed meditations include penetrating daily questions for reflection and action. They also offer a prayer for each day while lighting the Advent or Christ candle. You will find practical tips on applying gospel living to your life, interceding for others who are suffering or away from God, and exercising the virtue of hope to overcome discouragement. Through Bishop Baker’s inspiring words of wisdom, you will receive time-tested ways of fr