2013: A Book of Grace-Filled Days

by Elizabeth M. Kelly

Overview

There are times we may feel overwhelmed by the hectic pace of our lives; and when it comes time to reflect upon our day in meditation and prayer, we may be unable to concentrate. Finding inspiration and receiving grace each day is important to a prayerful life, and 2013: A Book of Grace-Filled Days provides a concise and structured way to listen to God’s voice every day of the year.

2013: A Book of Grace-Filled Days is composed of daily meditations and Scripture readings that follow the lectionary readings of the church year, giving us a portal to God’s loving, grace-filled presence in the midst of our busy lives. Each page lists the Scripture readings from the Mass for that day; a quotation from the readings; and a brief reflection to spur meditation, prayer, and selfexamination. The readings and meditations take note of major feast days, especially solemnities, holidays, and significant saints’ commemorations. Each entry is short enough to be read in just a minute or two, but powerful enough to help us feel God’s peace and loving presence throughout the day.

Prayer doesn’t always have to take a lot of time for us to grow in faith daily—we can spend a few quiet moments with God and be united with our church community in prayer through the lectionary-based meditations in 2013: A Book of Grace-Filled Days.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780829436471
Publisher:	Loyola Press
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Elizabeth M. Briel has written several books for Loyola Press including The Rosary: Path into Prayer and 50 Reasons I Love Being Catholic, which won the 2007 Catholic Press Association Award for Best Popular Presentation of the Faith. She teaches Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

ELIZABETH M. KELLY is an award-winning speaker and the author of six books, including Reasons I Love Being Catholic, which won the Catholic Press Association award in 2007 for Best Popular Presentation of the Faith. Her written works frequently appear in the Magnificat’s Lenten and Advent Companions and in other Catholic venues, such as the Catholic Spirit. Kelly received her certification as a spiritual director from the Cenacle of our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spirituality in association with the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2015. She works with the Ignatian exercises and leads retreats. Kelly has appeared on Public Radio, Boston Catholic Television, EWTN, Salt and Light Television, and is the author of the nationally syndicated column "Your Heart, His Home." She teaches in the Catholic Studies program at the University of St. Thomas (MN) and serves as managing editor of Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture.. Her schedule along with sample podcasts of her retreat speaking may be found on her website: www.emkbooks.com/recorded-talks.html.