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An Invitation to Reflect and Pray During Ordinary Time The season between Pentecost and Advent, known as Ordinary Time, invites us to live as Christians in the here and now. But as this beautiful book reminds us, living in the here and now is anything but ';ordinary' because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death and resurrection inaugurated a new life, one which is empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Eighth Day Prayers: Daily Joy for Ordinary Time calls us to be faithful disciples in this transformative season as we grow in our faith, speak of Jesus's love to the world, and devote ourselves to caring for one another in the church. This gentle yet powerful guide encourages us to pray words directly from Scripture. Each entry features: a Scripture passage to usher you into God's Word a brief reflection to take you deeper into the biblical text a Scripture-soaked prayer to conclude your quiet time and refocus your day and a calendar at the top of each page to help you find your place We are all living in the eighth day: The day of Jesus's resurrection. The day of new creation. The day in which the kingdom of God is ';already here and not yet fulfilled.' Eighth Day Prayers invites us to draw closer to him individually and as a body of believers as we reflect on his presence with us.

An Invitation to Reflect and Pray During Lent and Eastertide Year by year, our souls are formed by the forty days of Lent, the hosannas and despairs of Holy Week, the earth-shattering empty tomb, and the joyous fifty-day feast of Eastertide. We recognize our need for the Cross, we prepare to meet our risen Lord againand we remember that death is not the end. The beauty of the gospel is simple but it is not small, so we put our hope in the love of God. Eighth Day Prayers: Mercy for Lent and Eastertide calls us to a place of repentance and celebration as we journey from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost. This gentle yet powerful guide encourages us to pray with words taken from Scripture. Each entry features: a Scripture passage to usher you into God's Word a brief reflection to take you deeper into the biblical text a Scripture-soaked prayer to conclude your quiet time and refocus your day and a calendar at the top of each page to help you find your place We are all living in the eighth day: The day of Jesus's resurrection. The day of new creation. The day in which the kingdom of God is ';already here and not yet fulfilled.' Eighth Day Prayers invites us to draw closer to Him as we reflect on His mercy during these sacred seasons of Lent and Eastertide.

An Invitation to Reflect and Pray During Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany There is no busier time of year than Christmas. So much is vying for our time and attention that it seems impossible to slow down and ponder the true meaning of the season. What a relief it is that God understands our desire to be still and wants the same for us. His Word helps prepare our hearts for the miracle of Christmas--the story of an almighty God sending his only son into the world to save us. Eighth Day Prayers is meant to usher us into a place of reverence and prayer where we await the coming Messiah (Advent), celebrate Jesus' arrival (Christmas), and realize the fulfillment of his promises to us (Epiphany). Eighth Day Prayers encourages readers to engage with God's Word and pray words taken from Scripture. Each entry features: a Scripture passage to read as you begin your time in the Word a brief reflection to take you deeper into Scripture a Scripture-soaked prayer to conclude your quiet time and refocus your day and a calendar at the top of each page to help you stay on track We are all living in the eighth day--one of new creation. One where the kingdom of God is "already here and not yet fulfilled." Eighth Day Prayers invites us to draw closer to Him as we reflect on His goodness during this sacred season.