Behold the Wonder is a contemplative Advent and Christmas guide, using lectio divina and visio divina, that helps you meditate and experience the season through the eyes of Mary. There are readings for the beginning of Advent, each week of Advent, Christmas Day, Solemnity of Mary, and Epiphany. There is a consistent pattern to how each chapter is structured, allowing you to settle into a rhythm. First, a background is provided, then Scriptures (most are OT as this is what Mary would have known), a guide for how to meditate, lectio divina, visio divina, and then a conclusion that incorporates a story from the life of a saint. I love that it is so rich in content, provides an opportunity for deep communion and growth, while ushering the reader into a fuller experience of Advent and Christmas. I am genuinely looking forward to using this guide in my Advent reflections this year.
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How aptly this book is named! Behold the Wonder rekindles the amazement of beholding the Christ Child through the gaze of His incomparable mother. I found these meditations for Advent and Christmas to be incredibly moving. The marriage of lectio divina and visio divina works well and really draws the reader in. Imaginative and compelling, Behold the Wonder would be a wonderful addition to any home or parish library. I believe I have drawn closer to Jesus and to the Blessed Mother as a result of pondering the reflections in this exceptional work.