"Realize what it meant for the Word to become flesh and dwell among us. . . . Understand the depth and the height of His love for you, and that no matter how grateful or how ungrateful we are at this moment, He loves us. He loves me! He loves you! I wish you a very wondrous Christmas." -- Mother AngelicaRegardless of what pain or burden you may be carrying, Mother Angelica invites you to discover the lasting peace and happiness found in the Child Who is coming and offers you ways to "add straw to His manger" in preparation for His coming. These meditations are drawn from the finest episodes of her popular television show, in which, in her warm conversational style, she offered penetrating advice on how to set Christ at the vibrant center of your holiday celebrations. Drawing from her real-life experience as a child from a broken home and whose mother struggled to make ends meet, Mother Angelica unveils the true meaning of Christmas. In these endearing pages, you will learn: How to cultivate the expectant faith of Our Lady during AdventThe secret to maintaining an authentic spirit of Christmas during busy preparationsThe best gifts you can give to Jesus and othersWays to counter materialism and "Seasons Greetings"How to cope with the suffering of loved ones during the Christmas seasonWhat to do if you are lonely, depressed, or grieving during the holidaysMother Angelica deftly applies the Gospel to your everyday life, guiding you in prayerful reflection and offering advice on how to foster charity, humility, reverence, serenity, and joy in a chaotic world. As she leads you toward an authentic encounter with the Infant Jesus at Christmas, you will mold a heart-shaped cradle to receive Him and behold the wonders of His love as never before.