Jay Cormier, DMin, is editor of "Connections", a monthly newsletter of ideas and resources for homilists and preachers. He is also an adjunct professor of humanities and communications at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, and leads workshops for clergy and laity in preaching skills and liturgy. Cormier has contributed to many religious journals including "America, Worship", and "U.S. Catholic" and is the author of several books, including previous editions of "Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas" and "Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent"...