Daily devotions for advent 2016 - Ann Garrido

In Daily Devotions for Advent 2016, Ann Garrido will lead you to prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth rooted in the gospel reading for each day of Advent through Christmas Day. Her insight will help you explore the great story of salvation in Christ and its meaning in your life. Each two-page devotion offers brief Bible verses, prayers, incisive reflection on the Word of God, and a specific, easy-to-do exercise as you prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus.The Living Gospel series of devotionals for Lent and Advent offer spiritual insight and practical wisdom from popular Catholic preachers, speakers, and homilists. A new voice each season and a simple, five-step format invite Catholics to hear and embrace the living Word of God.

Ann Garrido is Associate Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies program at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St Louis. A lay Catholic woman, she holds a master of divinity and a doctorate of ministry in preaching. She also serves as Senior Editor for Human Development.