Women of the Nativity - An Advent and Christmas Journey in Nine Stories, by Paula Gooder Catholic Rosary Edited by James Tolhurst

Edited by James Tolhurst

This significant book asks whether the widespread falling away of the appeal of religious worship is connected with the simplification of liturgical practice over recent decades

The more observant among you may notice that in this badge Saint Thomas appears to have been given six fingers

with reflections on carefully selected Bible passages that will deepen your comprehension of the Word of God

Women of the Nativity - An Advent and Christmas Journey in Nine Stories, by Paula Gooder Catholic Rosary Edited by James TolhurstFollowing on from her bestselling Women of Holy Week, Paula Gooder uses her extensive biblical expertise and storytelling skills to recreate the events of the nativity, from the promise of a future people to Sarah, to the presentation in the temple and the encounter with Anna, the prophet. The story is told from the perspective of nine women in all including Mary, Elizabeth, Rachel, and others whom scripture records or tradition has imagined, such as