Emmanuel Poems: Verses for the Holidays Digital Version

Emmanuel means ‘God with us,’ Christ’s title that umbrellas the theme of these twelve poems. The subjects move slowly through the season of Christmastide, from Advent-a time of waiting and preparation-to Epiphany-Christ’s presentation to the world and our sending out to ‘go and tell.’

Poems begin with reflections on the challenges of the holiday season in “Search.Light.” and the work of aligning our hearts to resist underneath-the-surface pressures to create a ‘perfect Christmas.’ Moving through Mary’s response to Gabriel’s message, then tracing Christ’s birth, His dedication and the miraculous appearance to the Magi, readers are reminded of the reason for Christ’s birth.

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