The First Act of Creation

“David Belczyk’s The First Act of Creation is a poetic exploration of the mystery of the incarnation, from the creation of the world to the return of the holy family from Egypt. Designed for both private prayer and public devotion, these fourteen Advent stations are deeply and eloquently steeped in the words of Scripture and the intimate rhythms of personal prayer. They truly bring the drama of our salvation to life and direct us, mind and heart, to Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.”


—David Zubik, Bishop, Diocese of Pittsburgh





“The idea seems so obvious and apt. Why has no one thought of it before? Why have we waited till now to give Advent the kind of ‘Stations’ we use to mark our Lent? This book is a genuine breakthrough in devotional prayer — a long-awaited antidote to the annual shopping season. We should have been praying these prayers for centuries now.”


—Mike Aquilina, EWTN host and author of The Fathers of the Church