Advent is the time Christians think of Jesus coming and his presence and encouragement is what gets us going. This book contains materials for each day of the Advent Season, by way of passages from the Bible, Reflections, suggested respones, and prayers new and old. Gerald O'Mahony is old hand at giving new insights, in ways that are both interesting and practical. the main themes are renewal of life, the giving gifts, the Saviour foretold, and 'God is love'.