Elizabeth Sung

The Art of Living in Advent

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“A charming, enriching series of reflections that sheds light on some familiar aspects of Advent (traditional carols) and introduces us to new ones (especially the santons, the Provençal villagers who make their own pilgrimages to pay homage to the Christ child, gifts in hand). Lovingly highlighting the terroir, native plants, and local customs, these vignettes show how ordinary saints made the Son's incarnation their own in ways that resonate today, spurring us to attend to the unique features of our own place, ponder these connections, and await expectantly the appearance of Christ each day.”