Awakened by Grace
Awakened by Grace: Advent and Christmas Devotional invites readers into a deeper, more meaningful journey through Advent, Christmas, and the season that follows.
Written by Rev. James R. McDonald, CSsR, the book draws on his years of pastoral ministry and preaching. Fr. McDonald offers inspiring reflections rooted in Scripture and everyday experience. Each week includes reflection questions, practical spiritual exercises, and prayer, helping readers encounter Christ more deeply amid the joys and challenges of life.
Whether you are seeking hope in uncertainty, joy in sorrow, or a renewed awareness of God's presence, this devotional offers a compassionate companion for prayer and reflection.
Ideal for personal prayer, families, and parish groups, this book invites readers to awaken to the grace already at work within and around them.
| Series | N/A |
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| Publish Date | 09/30/2026 |
| Pages or Item Count | 32 |
| Size | 5.125 x 7.375 |
| Weight | 0.15 |
| Illustrator | N/A |
| Case Quantity (Print) | N/A |
| Discount Category | Parish Booklet |
| Product Code | 829260 |
Father McDonald’s ministry and writing are shaped by a lifelong interest in Scripture, preaching, spiritual accompaniment, retreats, and the ways in which people encounter God in the circumstances of ordinary life. His ministry has included prison ministry, retreat house ministry in New Jersey, and preaching and directing retreats for religious women, lay people, and parish communities. He currently serves as resident chaplain to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in Northern New Jersey.