O Come, Emmanuel: Advent Reflections on the Jesse Tree for Families - Kendra Tierney - Emmaus Road (Paperback)The story of Christmas began long before Mary gave birth to our Savior, Jesus, in Bethlehem. The story of Christmasthe story of Gods saving planbegan at the creation of the world.Inspired by the Jesse Tree tradition, author Kendra TierneysO Come, Emmanuelroots families in the rich symbols of the Old Testament that point to the coming of Jesus Christ. For each day of December leading to Christmas, youll finda reading from Sacred Scripture, family-friendly reflections for the day, and a short prayer.Experience the unfolding of Gods plan from Creation to the Patriarchs to the Prophets and beyond withO Come, Emmanuel.