Robert Boak Slocum is the author, editor, or coeditor of fourteen books, including The Anglican Imagination and Light in a Burning Glass: A Systematic Presentation of Austin Farrer's Theology. He taught theology courses at Marquette University on Christ and culture, explorations in Christian theology, and quests for God. He later served at St. Catharine College in Kentucky as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and taught courses in religious studies and applied ethics.
"""Father Slocum has crafted a collection of reflections that are beautiful and concise, as well as thought provoking. These reflections will help the faithful anticipate the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord in its fullest richness. They are definitely a 'must-read' in the season of Advent."" --Kevin Carroll, dean, All Saints' Cathedral"