I have a great friend who is going through RCIA and I'm going to be her sponsor. I wanted to help her on her way and got her the "Rejoice" for this year. She kept up with it, even used the audio stuff on Asscention's App, and we talked about it. Overall this is a magnificent way to learn about how to get closer to Jesus's birth, and I highly recommend it to all sponsors and godparents to consider this for of those who want to learn more about our faith.
This was my first time doing rejoice. Reading it every morning. Gave focus to my crazy, busy days. It help me prioritize, what was most important and not waste my time with trivial matters. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would love to do the Linton version.
Each time I think that it is unlikely that Fr. Mark will open any new doors for me, I am blessedly wrong! It is difficult for me to fully express the awe, wonder and immense gratitude that I have for the Rejoice series-both Advent and Lent. Fr. Mark has been a major game changer in my spiritual journey. He has been uniquely instrumental so that I might come to know my self better; to be open to the light revealing places within me that I had never fully and honestly acknowledged. Fr. Mark and the Rejoice series is a true testament to what can happen when the gifts God has bestowed on those especially called to teach and to guide are embraced and made available to everyone who wants eyes to see and ears to hear-especially if what they see and hear is totally unexpected!
Lived this version of Rejoice as I have previous years. Fr. Tours is a great narrator. Being in the scene is moving and actually works. Advent was truly better with this program.
Thoughtful and contemplative writing for a very faith filled advent journey. Father Toups has done it again! I am so grateful to have his advent reflections for the last three years. He has inspired my life, attitude, and work. Thank you!