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Text Box: A star over bethlehem From advent to the epiphany Ann Finch (ed) This beautiful anthology of stories, poems and prose, both ancient and modern, is a veritable treasure chest for anyone wishing to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the events surrounding it. It is a rich kaleidoscope that includes writings by C. S. Lewis, Carlo Carretto, Hildegard of Bingen, Gerard Manley Hopkins, John Henry Newman, Thomas Traherne, Thomas Hardy and many, many more. It is a particularly valuable resource for all those charged with organising Christmas services in churches or assemblies in schools, as it contains material of varying lengths and items for children as well as adults. ISBN 0 - 904287 - 77 - 7 143 pp £7.50 Text Box: Christmas joy Spiritual insights Chiara Lubich This beautifully presented book with its gold-embossed cover and pen and ink illustrations gives the reader a very rich vision of the mystery of Christmas. The writings both challenge and entice—through them the wonder of contemplation becomes a joyful invitation to action. ISBN 0 - 904287 - 60 - 2 HB 63 pp £7.00