"Biblically grounded and richly illustrated, Villano’s writing flows with clarity and ease, offering an appealing way of making Advent a fruitful time of spiritual and personal growth. I recommend it highly!" —Wilkie Au, Ph.D. Author of The Enduring Heart: Spirituality for the Long Haul

Readers will not be disappointed with Time to Get Ready: An Advent, Christmas Reader to Wake Your Soul. Using a very personal style of writing, Villano's book will appeal to a wide audience: young people, and the more mature, those who are new in their faith, and those who have journeyed longer. Use it as a retreat, and be prepared to "wake your soul". —Ron Rolheiser, OMI, author of The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality

Mark A. Villano's book breathes silence and grace as he draws from Scripture, literature, film and life to create this gentle tome for Advent. With brief reflections he encourages us to savor the ancient patterns and seasons of prayer that Advent and Christmas offer to us. —Rose Pacatte, FSP, author of Lights, Camera...Faith! A Movie Lover's Guide to Scripture