This gem of a book helped me continue my Reflections during the entire Christmas season. When everyone else was packing Christmas away for another year I was still celebrating Christmas and it’s true meaning. Love these books Father Toups!
The Rejoice! series on TRUST was a blessing to lead and to experience personally. We had over 100 people in our parish participating in small groups or individually. I encouraged the small groups to continue the study with Rejoice! and be Glad at home after Christmas. I am finishing the study this weekend. I was so blessed by the meditations each day after the birth of Christ. To enter into the special events that happened after Jesus was born gave me new insights into the Christmas story- the poverty of the young family, the faith of the Magi, and the humility of the shepherds of Bethlehem. I also grew in my understanding of trust- that we must trust in God, not trust in the outcome of events that we pray for. Thank you, Ascension team and Fr. Mark Toups for yet another life-changing series that helps us develop a deeper relationship with Our Lord.
Usually when Christmas is over, I've moved on to other readings but this year with the help of "Rejoice & Be Glad!" I felt like I was part of the whole Christmas story. The challenges each day allowed me to feel like I was part of the family.
As of the moment, I am not done(two more days to go) but have loved having reflections after Christmas!!!
Fr. Toups writes so well and really brings clarity to the reflections. The videos are terrific. I am very grateful,
.MANY THANKS and blessings to everyone at Ascension !
This has been a beautiful book, I look forward each morning to writing on the page for the day and reflecting on the daily word. This is a book I will keep and look back on, it is a true keeper with other meaningful prayer books in my library.