In a series of carefully selected passages Ann Finch charts the course of the festivals and seasons from Advent to Epiphany. Her wide range of choices include such diverse writers as C.S. Lewis, R. S. Thomas, Hildegard of Bingen, as well as ancient English poetry. The book is designed for use in personal reflection and also for schools, churches, and small groups. "A Star Over Bethlehem has the character and feel of a winter snow storm,...