December, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volume 1, Issue 05

Welcome to the December issue of
SPIRITUALITY FOR TODAY!

SPIRITUALITY FOR TODAY is an interactive monthly magazine dedicated to addressing a variety of matters concerning the Catholic Church. It is not only for a Catholic audience. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to This Issue by the Rev. Mark Connolly

• The Christmas Story.

The First Week of Advent

2. Silent Night by the Rev. Mark Connolly

• Unknown men in a small, unknown town in Austria, write a song that brings Christ into everyone's heart.

3. The Preparation for the Coming of the Kingdom of God by Lani Jo Leigh

• Advent sets the stage.

4. Wrappings by the Most Rev. Edward M. Egan

• Bright green paper and a red silk bow testify to one woman's inward conversion.

5. One Blessing After Another by Fr. James Turro

• Christmas means no regrets.

6. Thought for the Month

• "One Solitary Life."

7. Do You See What I See? by Fr. Roy Henderson

• Make my heart a manger.

8. Symphony of Advent by the Rev. William Seifert

• The choirs of heaven sing the opening chords of redemption.

The Second Week of Advent

9. Our Lady's Juggler by the Rev. Mark Connolly

• When you give your talents to others, no matter how big or how small, it brings joy and light into the world.

10. Christmas Masterpiece by Dorothy Riera

• A closer look into the Nativity scene.

The Third Week of Advent

11. Gift of the Magi by the Rev. Mark Connolly

• A reflection on the beautiful Christmas story by O. Henry.

12. Christmas Poems

• Portions of Paradise Regain'd by John Milton and In Memoriam: XVIII by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

The Fourth Week of Advent

13. "The Other Wise Man" by the Rev. Mark Connolly

• A reflection on the story by Henry van Dyke about Artaban, the wise man who found Jesus in his own way.

Miscellaneous

14. Love Casts Out Fear: Sacred Music by the Passionists

• Download their beautiful rendition of Glory to God; information on how to order the CD or cassette tape if you're looking for a special Christmas gift.

15. About the Authors

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