Love Beyond All Telling : Daily Gospel Reflections for the Advent and Christmas Seasons

A Love beyond All Telling invites readers into the heart of the Advent and Christmas seasons with warmth, clarity, and spiritual depth. In these daily Gospel reflections for Years A, B, and C, Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, draws from Scripture, personal experience, and the wisdom of the Church to illuminate the quiet, transforming power of God''s love made flesh.

Each reflection begins with the day''s Gospel and unfolds in language that is both accessible and thought provoking. Through engaging stories—from encounters with world leaders to moments of personal transition, from modern-day struggles to timeless biblical scenes—Fr. Haase connects the ancient Word of God to the realities of everyday life. His reflections challenge readers not simply to prepare for Christmas externally, but to awaken spiritually, reconcile relationships, deepen humility, and embody compassion.

Whether you are new to daily reflection or a longtime practitioner, A Love beyond All Telling offers a steady companion for the journey. With brief "Ponder" questions at the end of each entry, readers are encouraged to pause, pray, and allow the Gospel to take root in their hearts.

Perfect for personal devotion, parish groups, or seasonal gifting, this book helps us do what Mary did: welcome the Word, long for it with love beyond all telling, and rejoice that in Jesus Christ, divine love has entered our world—and our lives.

Albert Haase, OFM, is a popular preacher, teacher, and spiritual director. A former missionary to mainland China for more than eleven years, he is the award-winning author of more than fifteen books on popular spirituality and the presenter on five best-selling streaming videos. He currently resides at San Miguel Friary in San Antonio, Texas.