
ECPA Easter Bestseller 2024
A beautiful gift book that brings together timeless writings, poetry, prayers, and exquisite art to deepen your experience of Lent and Easter. A Richly Curated Collection:Readers call Season of Beauty "a new Easter classic" and "a breathtaking blend of art and devotion."
Whether for personal reflection, a meaningful gift, or an artistic and literary journey through faith, this book is a sacred companion for years to come.
Paraclete Press publishes spiritually enriching literature rooted in Scripture and biblical principles, inspiring spiritual growth, sparking imagination, and supporting a variety of educational endeavors. Its publications embrace the full spectrum of Christian traditions, including Catholic, Evangelical, Protestant, and Orthodox.
Honoring the wisdom of the past while addressing contemporary needs, Paraclete's collection spans an array of topics, such as Christian living, Orthodoxy, monasticism, prayer, psalms, saints, mystics, and the Desert Fathers. With works ranging from timeless Christian classics to modern writings, their catalog features a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, devotionals, gift books, prayer books, and explorations of faith, art, and monastic spirituality. A steadfast commitment to excellence, authenticity, and the transformative power of words guides every editorial decision.
Paraclete Press also excels in publishing children's books, a rapidly growing sector of its offerings. These beautifully crafted works, ideal for occasions such as Baptism and First Communion or the liturgical seasons of Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, invite children into a loving relationship with God. Through engaging Bible stories, bedtime tales, scriptures, simple prayers, and inspiring accounts of Christian heroes and everyday saints, these books nurture a child's faith journey. Complemented by captivating illustrations and meaningful messages, they introduce young readers to the beauty, goodness, and truth of God's love.
"Season of Beauty is a compilation of poems, quotes from important Christian thinkers, short readings, and works of art. Editors at Paraclete Press have chosen works mostly from the Western canon, with some meaningful surprises such as a prayer from Oscar Wilde (a writer not known for his Christian faith) and a stunning Japanese print. This is a flexible choice for those who prefer not to follow a daily or weekly plan, but who seek inspiration throughout the season."
Amy Pagliarella, The Presbyterian Outlook