Time of Fulfillment Spiritual Reflections for Advent and Christmas
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Anselm Grün, OSB, is a monk of the Benedictine abbey of Münsterschwarzach, Germany, where he has been cellarer since 1977. He is the author of many books, lectures, and courses on themes of spiritual life.This is a book that you will hold onto for future Advents. Each section nourished my heart and spirit.<b>Fran Rossi Szpylczyn, Catholic writer and lay minister blogging at <i>There Will Be Bread</i></b>
Anselm Grün, beloved Benedictine and spiritual guide for thousands of grateful Christians, here gives us yet another small gem of consolation, instruction, and gentle guidance. As is always true with Grün, the tone is conversational, and the pages rich with allusions and scriptural depth. The result is that as we follow him through these Advent and Christmas lessons, we discover again the authenticity of the ancient seasons, even as we experience once more their unfathomable power to heal and make whole.<b>Phyllis Tickle, Compiler, <i>The Divine Hours</i></b>
Allow the mystery of Advent and Christmas to touch and transform you. In A Time of Fulfillment: Spiritual Reflections for Advent and Christmas, Anselm Grün brings fresh meaning to the traditional texts of the season and encourages you to experience the deep peace promised by this holy time of year.
Starting with the ancient images of the "O" antiphons, you will rediscover in Advent the profound joy of waiting for Christ's coming. Continuing with the Scriptures of Christmas, you will find new meaning in the mystery of the incarnation.
Make your celebration of Advent and Christmas a powerful time of growth and healing. The simple meditations and spiritual exercises in A Time of Fulfillment will help you remember the closeness of Christ in your heart and renew your faith.
Preface ix
Part 1: Advent Season
The Message of the O-Antiphons
The O-Antiphons 3
Imagining Christ in Song 3
A Weekly Ritual during Advent Season 7
First Week of Advent 14
O Sapientia—O Wisdom 15
O Adonai—O Lord 21
Suggestions 25
Second Week of Advent 27
O Radix Jesse—O Root of Jesse 28
O Clavis David—O Key of David 33
Suggestions 38
Third Week of Advent 41
O Oriens—O Rising Dawn 42
O Rex Gentium—O King of the Nations 46
Suggestions 52
Fourth Week of Advent 55
O Emmanuel—O Emmanuel, God with Us 56
Suggestions 60
Imagining the Reality of Christmas Within 62
Part 2: Christmas Season
Scriptural Interpretations of Christmas
God Becomes One of Us 67
Christmas and the Gospel of Matthew 70
A New Creation in the Incarnation 70
The Wisdom of a Successful Life 73
God for All People 76
Protection for the Divine Child within Us 80
Light and Healing 82
Christmas and the Gospel of Luke 85
The Angel’s Proclamation to Zechariah (Luke 1:5-25) 85
The Angel’s Annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) 87
The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) 89
The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-20) 92
Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:21-39) 99
The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple (Luke 1:40-52) 102
Christmas and the Gospel of John 106
The Light Came into the World 106
Heaven’s Ladder and the Marriage Feast at Cana 113
Christmas in the Letter to Titus 119
Christmas in the Letter to the Hebrews 124
The Inexhaustible Mystery of Christmas 128