Sermons for Advent and the Christmas Season - Cistercian Fathers

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; Translated from the Latin.; Avail. in paper. Publisher Marketing: The twelfth-century abbot and contemplative known to history as The Mellifluous Teacher ' wrote sermons for the entire Christmas liturgical cycle 'from the first Sunday of Advent (four weeks before Christmas) to the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (25 January). As he reflects on the wonder of the Incarnation, he reminds Christians still today that Christmas celebrates the awesome condescension of God-with-us, not a commercial carnival. Contributor Bio:  Beckett, Wendy Sister Wendy Beckett is a consecrated virgin and hermit, living on the grounds of the Carmelite monastery at Quidenham, in Norfolk, England. A world-renown art expert, she is the author of more than a dozen books and has narrated several major art documentaries for the BBC. Contributor Bio:  Greenia, Conrad Conrad Greenia OCSO was a lay brother and founding member of the cistercian community of Mepkin Abbey in South Carolina. Hugh McCaffery OCSO is a monk of Mount Melleray Abbey in County Waterford, Ireland. Michael Casey OCSO is prior of Tarrawara Abbey in Victoria, Australia, and a well-known writer on monastic subjects.